Lieutenant Jack Bergman has his hands full trying to solve the murder of an old friend. All the evidence points to the victims' wife, also someone from Jack's past. With rumors of judicial corruption and a mountain of evidence against her, city leaders, the District Attorney and the Mayor are putting pressure on Jack to close the case quickly. However, everything seems a little too convenient and easy to him. His new squad must overcome many obstacles and adversity in order to get to the truth. Is the wife really behind the murder or has she been set p by a criminal mastermind trying to hide an even more sinister plot? Will a mysterious witness prove to be the key to finding the truth and solving the crime? Will all the pressure and stress tear the squad apart, or will they rise above it and draw closer than ever?