Adam Ruzek demonstrates his loyalty by taking a bullet for Atwater during a high-stakes situation where patrol backup failed to arrive. Production Credits

Sergeant Kenny Crowder explicitly threatens Atwater, stating he will not stop until Atwater loses his badge.

Atwater discovers a hidden wire in his home, proving the harassment from fellow officers is escalating.

Officer Kevin Atwater continues his fight against the "blue wall" of silence after reporting a racist officer in the previous season. In this episode:

The central investigation involves Billy Braddem, the son of an influential former police officer turned alderman. Billy is found at a crime scene cradling his friend, Isla, who has been fatally stabbed.

Patrol officers stop responding to calls from Atwater’s team, putting them in physical danger.

Intelligence eventually discovers that Billy was telling the truth about an intruder. The real killer is identified as Tim Rollins, who stabbed Isla during an argument while both she and Billy were under the influence of drugs. Character Subplots

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