"David Pierce, a decorated policeman with a reputation that extended far beyond the precinct. He earned the Medal of Valor for risking his life in the line of duty, the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat, the Meritorious Service Medal for his dedication to the force, and Officer of the Year multiple times. Over the years, his list of accolades was long—impressive by anyone's standards. But here's the thing: doing good doesn't always guarantee safety. Pierce made his share of enemies, and in the world he lived in, that was a dangerous thing. It wasn't just the criminals he took down who resented him—there were whispers in the shadows, power plays, and people who didn't take kindly to his moral compass.