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Jackson

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Jackson West is an idealistic police officer with the LAPD's Mid-Wilshire Division who strives to uphold the highest standards of law enforcement while navigating the challenges of being a gay Black man in the force. The son of the head of Internal Affairs, Jackson battles between his encyclopedic knowledge of procedures and the messy reality of street policing, ultimately finding his voice as an advocate for positive change within the system.

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