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Archie

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Archie Colmyer is a hardened and experienced LAPD lieutenant in the Vice Squad, known for his no-nonsense attitude and willingness to bend the rules to get the job done. With a jaded and cynical outlook, Colmyer navigates the corrupt systems of 1940s Los Angeles, driven more by pragmatism than strict moral principles.

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