Police Union

Lore & Background

Their relationship with true heroes is adversarial. When vigilantes like Hartigan or Marv disrupt the city's criminal ecosystem, this corrupt network mobilizes to bury them under paperwork, internal affairs investigations, or outright violence. They maintain a code of silence so strong that even when one officer is compromised, the rest close ranks instantly.

In Their Own Story

No blood stains on his boots, just the slick shine of the wet asphalt. He looked at the scene, then into his pocket where a thick envelope waited. A call to dispatch would bring too many questions. Instead, he radioed in a false report: 'Clean sweep. Nothing here but trash.' The sirens faded as he drove away, another secret locked behind the badge.

Reader's Guide

The Police Union functions as an informal network of corrupt officers who prioritize profit and power over public safety. Their primary goal is to maintain the status quo that benefits Basin City's elite criminals and politicians. Members include patrolmen, detectives, and precinct leaders who have accepted bribes or favors from figures like Roark. They are united by a strict code of silence regarding their illicit activities. In the broader conflict, they serve as an obstacle to vigilantes seeking justice. By manipulating investigations and protecting witnesses for criminals, they ensure that violence remains unchecked among the powerful while being brutally suppressed against the poor.

Did You Know?

• Corrupt officers often work in tandem with Roark's organization to eliminate loose ends.
• Vigilantes like Hartigan frequently face internal affairs investigations orchestrated by this corrupt network.
• The corruption is so systemic that honest cops are rare and usually silenced quickly.