The Rookie suggests that sometimes, the dirtiest cops are the ones wearing the cleanest uniforms. Was Percy West justified in protecting the badge, or was Jackson right to expose him? Let us know in the comments below.
He isn't a villain. He is a system defender. He believes the rules exist for the little people. He believes that because he has a good heart and a clean record, he has the right to bend reality. is jackson west dad a dirty cop
The incident involved Detective Nick Armstrong (before his full betrayal was known) and a fellow officer. The officers in question beat a suspect. Instead of filing a truthful report, Percy West helped write a fictionalized version of events that protected the officers and demonized the victim. The Rookie suggests that sometimes, the dirtiest cops
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For Jackson, the answer was clear: He turned his father in to Internal Affairs, destroying their relationship for the sake of integrity. He isn't a villain