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Suspicions Surround Heist and Murders
Pinky Farrell
Santigo arranged the heist and he came up a loser. Insiders pulled this job.
Pinky Farrell
Wally Johnson worked the morning watch alone, it was have been easy for him to slip out the dope and slip in the sugar. His murder, Hyatt's and Stan's all connect.
McQ
And no militants mixed up in it.
Pinky Farrell
Yeah. Yeah and that makes you wonder, doesn't it, why Kosterman is so eager to stick them.
[now realizing where the switch may have originated]
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A Shift in the Police Department
Santiago
Do you understand what's happened? A switch has taken place. And where? Where else but the police department itself!
Santiago
Actually I find it quite charming.
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A Conversation About Licensing and Loans
Jack
You're not going to take it, are you?
[about a MAC-10 submachine gun]
McQ
Just say it's a loan.
Jack
Lon, it's not licensed!
McQ
Jack, neither am I.
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Conflicting Responsibilities in Law Enforcement
Captain Kosterman
Now what the hell was that? Just what the hell was it? You hotdogging around like that.
McQ
I wasn't sure of my information, by the time...
Captain Kosterman
You didn't have to be sure! Your responsibility is to let us know!
McQ
My responsibility is to my client. Nothing in the law says I have to tell you anything.
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Santiago Negotiates for Junk with McQ
Santiago
McQ! Can you hear me? I want that junk!
Santiago
McQ! Are you listening? I said I want that junk! What's your answer?
Santiago
(now noticeably more reserved) McQ, I'll purchase it from you. Twenty-five cents on the dollar.
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A Busted Cop with Unlawful Methods
Taglines
McQ-he's a busted cop, his gun is unlicensed, his methods are unlawful and his story is incredible!
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Unstoppable Cop in a Corrupted System
Taglines
The cop no one can stop. Even the cops.
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Confrontation Over Unconventional Tactics
Captain Kosterman
Lon, I know you. I'm not gonna stand for you making up your own rules. (showing clear disgust) You're not gonna play that Micky Peters thing all over again.
McQ
Peters was a hood and everyone knew it!
Captain Kosterman
(noticeably exasperated) Yeah and you weren't satisfied to throw him up on the roof, you had to go up there and throw him back down! Six months in the hospital, four lawyers screaming about his civil rights!
McQ
Well it kept him off the street, didn't it?
Captain Kosterman
Yeah, and that's why I'm behind a desk and you're taking orders from me, now cool it.
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A Threat of Return and Consequences
McQ
Rosey, if this is a shine, I'm coming back and iron your face.
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