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EXLEY<br />
The public demands justice, sir.<br />
This was a full-fledged riot of<br />
policemen. Shift the guilt to men<br />
whose pensions are secured. Force<br />
them to retire. But someone has<br />
to swing. Indict, try and convict<br />
Stensland and Bud White. Secure<br />
them jail time. Feed them to the<br />
sharks, sir. Protect yourself;<br />
protect the department.<br />
Dudley gives Exley a look. He's angry with him.<br />
DUDLEY<br />
Stensland's a disgrace. Straight<br />
D fitness reports from every C.O.<br />
he ever served under. But White<br />
is a valuable officer.<br />
EXLEY<br />
White's a mindless thug.<br />
DUDLEY<br />
No, Edmund. He's a man who can<br />
answer yes to those questions I<br />
ask you from time to time.<br />
The Chief interrupts with his own concern.<br />
CHIEF<br />
I want to know who we give the<br />
public in contrast? The<br />
department needs role models.<br />
Clean-cut, FORTHRIGHT men the<br />
public can admire.<br />
EXLEY<br />
I'll testify, sir. I'm not afraid<br />
to do what's right.<br />
CHIEF<br />
And I'll promote you. You'll be a<br />
lieutenant immediately.<br />
Exley seizes the moment, going over Dudley's head.<br />
EXLEY<br />
DETECTIVE lieutenant.<br />
The Chief and Dudley exchange a look. Neither approves.<br />
CHIEF<br />
Ed, you're 30. Your father didn't<br />
make lieutenant until he was 33.
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