Code 8 Part II

G3 on standby Gate 2. Inmate 641 approaching.

Requesting approval to open Gate 2.

Request approved for 641 at Gate 2.

Copy. Opening Gate 2.

Long trip into the city.

I owe you.

So if there's anything that you need from me,

I'm here.

You know what would help?

If I never saw your fucking face again.

Nobody knew why some people had powers,

but as long as they were effective workers, it didn't matter.

This was a time when the usefulness of those skills

outweighed the potential danger.

This is automation.

Today's way of manufacturing.

Over time, those with power were no longer in demand.

Machines could do what they could do.

Hundreds are out of work. More layoffs are expected.

Suspect is a 32-year-old Pyro.

If you've got power, you're a weapon.

Recent figures show that the use of the street drug known as Psyke

has spiked in Lincoln City.

- What effect did it have? - I like the high.

- It's a Psyke epidemic. - Psyke can be deadly.

The main ingredient in Psyke,

spinal fluid extracted from individuals with power.

Crime is reaching record levels in the city.

A deadly clash on 3rd Street between police and powered criminals

has left four officers dead.

Battering ram busting down doors here

at this apartment complex in Monument Hill.

They're called Guardians, LCPD's new robotic officers.

...transferred $4.3 billion in military equipment to local police.

How are we supposed to live knowing we're being watched all the time?

- Possible Code 8. - Y'all see that?

Why does everybody think our officers are out killing people?

These automated deaths by Guardians has got to stop.

Wanna talk about reform? You can sit at the table and talk about reform.

A friendlier approach to policing.

The LCPD plans to reduce the number of deployed Guardians

in favor of new nonlethal robotic canines.

Lethal force is way down.

- This is a chance for change. - We need our community safe.

The latest budget includes funding for 200 new K9 units.

These dogs are designed to withstand anything.

...lives of the people of this city better.

Welcome to Lincoln City, where everyone can feel safe.

...for support.

Looking for a white sedan last seen leaving Monument Hill Towers.

Suspects in vehicle possibly armed.

- Alpha 6 responding. - Pavani.

Eat that after dinner.

Don't do it.

Come on.

Oh, jeez. You know you should be inside by dark.

There you go.

Now, we put the butter side down first.

No, not like that.

See, if you put it like this,

the cheese melts down the side of the bread.

- I like it like that. - I know you do.

- All right, flip it. - Okay.

What was that?

Want grilled cheese with your ketchup?

Yeah.

It's my grilled cheese.

So you, um...

You need to study for that test?

It was yesterday. I got an A.

Oh yeah? No big deal, huh?

So, what about the special program you got into?

It's good.

They're just... asking us to buy books for it.

They don't give 'em to you?

Not anymore.

- It's not a big deal. I can skip it. - No, no. No!

I'll take care of the money. Okay?

You just keep banging out those A's.

All right, everybody. Check out what Piper can do.

Let's see what you got, Piper.

She doesn't bite.

Should we wait till the cops leave?

No.

The reduction in complaints against the department is important,

especially given the history here in this community.

But do you think this change is sustainable?

I mean...

Listen, we're proud of the results, okay? But this is about more than just... stats.

Okay? This is a story about what happens

when good officers are given the right tools to succeed at their jobs.

It's a story that could be at the forefront of the youngest candidate

running for union president?

Um, you know what? I appreciate your time, Nadine.

Thank you for coming out now. Okay?

Make sure to pick up a T-shirt, okay?

Everyone grab one.

We've got extras for your friends...

...your family, your favorite people.

Tarak.

He's here.

- You sold everything? - Yeah, this morning.

Good.

- Okay, let's go. - Hurry up.

Who wants to win some prizes, huh?

Okay, I love the turnout.

Yeah. Come on.

- Okay. - Thanks.

Hey. Hey, I wanna show you something.

Okay.

Look at you. Getting better.

Yeah. I'm ready to move up. I could do more than just run bags.

You're a good runner. All right? There's value...

Running's fine for these other kids, man.

It's just me and my sister.

Look. Just give me a chance...

Take the fucking hint.

Help him up.

You okay?

Yeah, I'm fine. I'm fine.

Come on, get up.

You know, I grew up not too far from here, just a few blocks down that way.

Growing up, we faced some tough times.

Had some tough times with the police.

So I want you to know that I'm not coming here as an outsider.

I'm here

because I'm one of you.

We all want the same thing.

We all want a safe neighborhood to grow up.

And, um, clearly... the Guardians were never the answer.

Well, we've listened.

And we've made changes.

But for the fun part. Officer Stillman.

Let's get a round of applause for Officer Stillman

making all the burgers.

Best chef in town, isn't he?

Now I want you to see what happens when a K9 perceives a threat.

Go ahead and take that Taser out.

All right. Point it.

He's worried, but he doesn't need to be. You got this.

Ooh.

Jeez. Mm, that must have hurt.

But these things are only built to detain.

Okay? Never to harm. Never.

If you encounter one of these dogs,

and you're doing something you probably shouldn't be doing,

there's no need to be afraid. Stillman.

Just put your hands up.

And the dog will stand down.

So, once more,

if you just put your hands up...

they won't hurt you.

A round of applause for Officer Stillman.

Good job, buddy.

And a round of applause for Piper.

Feel free to come up, take a few photos with the kids.

I promise she won't bite.

Everyone enjoy their time. All right?

Pickup's in ten.

It's criminal what they tax us.

Well, it's the cost of doing business. Come on.

Yeah.

Imagine how far we can get with this money.

Alpha 7, you still in Zone 4?

What the fuck happened here?

What's going on?

Bag's gone.

Hey, boss, you see this?

One of his boys must have flipped.

I don't give a shit. Garrett still needs to pay his share.

Put a call out.

Tarak?

What the fuck?

Hey! Hey, stop!

- Stop! - Got him.

No, no, no, no. K9.

Yeah. Fucking little shit.

No.

Please.

Please.

Please. Please. Please.

Please.

Please.

No. No, please. Please.

Please.

Please.

Tarak!

Connor.

Wake up.

Connor.

...increased considerably over the last 18 months in Lincoln City

with no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

The LCPD is pointing to the influx of Psyke farms

in downtown Lincoln, with some powered people...

You gotta put up one of those little signs.

I almost slipped.

So, explain it to me.

You go and do five years while your boy Garrett builds an empire,

and then you come back

to mop the floors at a community center.