Cops and robbers isn't a game to me, Ms. Hill. I've seen too much life and death. Too many alcoholic cops because they're shaking inside. Too many divorces and suicides because of stress. Too many good men given a cop's funeral because some unthinking, unfeeling scum pulls a trigger on 'em.
“The Streets” · Season 1, Episode 2
In this episode: Sgt. T.J. Hooker (5)
[Looking at the police sketch] Yep, no question, that's the man I chased.
PPolice Detective
And lost.
Excuse me. I was off duty at the time. Couldn't find a telephone booth to change in.
Most perpetrators do what they do because they hate. They want. They do things to other people because it's easier to rob them than it is to work.
THTracy Hill
Y'know, I never did ask you why you wanted to be a cop.
It's just something I do. I don't try and analyze it.
THTracy Hill
Maybe you should.
Hey, lady, I'm a garbage collector. I collect it and I dump it. I file my report and I never look back.
THTracy Hill
I apologize if we got into your way today, that was my fault. I just have an instinct for fishing.
When you try it again with me, you'll be looking for a new creek.
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