The city is facing budget cuts that could result in law enforcement layoffs. Mannion is infuriated that good cops could lose their jobs in large part due to administrative incompetence and corruption and allows his rage to steer him creatively but too brashly.
Meanwhile, a member of the media publishes articles about the PD that are less than flattering but are not terribly damaging. That writer eventually sits down and explains to Mannion that he's in trouble as long as he appears to be more popular than an ambitious mayor. He warns him to watch his back.
There are clever "last laughs" and some funny hijinks. There are light-hearted chuckles and there are profound tears.
Meanwhile, a member of the media publishes articles about the PD that are less than flattering but are not terribly damaging. That writer eventually sits down and explains to Mannion that he's in trouble as long as he appears to be more popular than an ambitious mayor. He warns him to watch his back.
There are clever "last laughs" and some funny hijinks. There are light-hearted chuckles and there are profound tears.
