Alasdair nodded "your a great constable Elijah. Your what this force needs and I don't just mean in whitby u mean the whole program of constables regardless of force. The modern force will change and it will be alot more hearts and minds"

He took a sip from his coffee "you are the future of the force the way I see it. Everyone has a role to play in the force. For example. The new inspector will be the firm hand of the law. A bit ruthless but he will be what we need. Constable Cockburn is your muscle. A little bit hot under the collar but you can use her in a situation to clear space. Jamie has the two dogs. Those are also your muscle. That's your crowd control and peace keeping" he took another sip from his coffee "you on the other hand. Have a brain in your head and a heart in your chest. Your what the future is. Hearts and minds. Not police brutality"

He turned to look at Elijah "so you see regardless of what those articles say. Ill take you and everyone else on my team at face value. Youve nothing to prove. Ill use your skillset in the right environment like everyone else" he raised his and in a gesture "after you, ill follow your lead"