101 Unknown Trouble

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Episode 1 "Unknown Trouble"

Rookie policeman Ben Sherman works his first day on the job. About one month out the academy, Sherman is paired up with veteran training officer John Cooper. As they go throughout the day, Sherman encounters instances in which he questions whether or not he can handle the job of being a police officer. As the day unfolds, a young black boy is brutally shot by Latino gangbangers. Gang detectives Sammy Bryant and Nate Moretta investigate the case but do not have much help along the way. Across town, Lydia Adams and Russell Clarke investigate the case of missing girl. While Clarke is not seen much in this episode, Adams must balance the rigors of investigation with her life outside the job which focuses on taking care of her mother. As the day unfolds, Sherman and Cooper run into the car of the Latino gang members. Knowing they have no time to waste, they proceed to make an arrest with the assistance of officer Chickie Brown and her partner, a large number of people are spotted. The officers move quickly to round up the lawbreakers and as Brown's partner escorts a suspect to a car without a pat-down, the suspect shoots Brown's partner. Officer Sherman responds swiftly with four blasts straight to the assailants chest. Across town, Detective Adams solves the disappearance (murder) of the young girl. The episode ends with Sherman at the hospital visiting his wounded colleague and conversing with the sister of the boy who had been shot. The viewer also sees Cooper finishing off his night at a bar--a gay bar. The final scene features the audio of what Cooper wrote in Sherman's log book. Sherman only had a day on the job, and still had to have his log book signed by his training officer. "...Officer Ben Sherman performed his duties to the highest standard. He is and will continue to be a superior police officer."

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