He cared because power made it harder for the institution to bury him.
He sent one preservation order.
BODY CAMERA.
DASH CAMERA.
BOOKING VIDEO.
HALLWAY VIDEO.
RADIO AUDIO.
CAD RECORD.
PLATE QUERY LOGS.
INTERVIEW ROOM RECORDING.
ACCESS RESTRICTED.
NO DELETION.
The system time-stamped the request.
Daniel made two copies.
Then went downstairs.
Derek intercepted him.
“What’s internal affairs doing here?”
“I’ll take the Owens detention.”
“Why?”
“Captain’s orders.”
“He say that?”
“Yes.”
Derek looked suspicious.
“Since when does IA do booking?”
“Since I told you I’m doing it.”
For a moment neither man moved.
Then Derek shrugged.
“He’s in Three.”
“Body cam?”
“Battery issue.”
Daniel stared at him.
“Interesting.”
Derek’s eyes narrowed.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“Nothing yet.”
Daniel walked away.
Sam sat alone at the metal table.
The handcuffs had been moved to the front but remained on.