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darkest corners of their city are worth saving and they are the ones born to do it. >> i originally grew up in hyde park, my father was a police officer, so i always new i wanted to become a cop. >> the gang unit officers wear plain clothes to blend in and the unmarked cars patrol in pairs. >> our shift is the most unpredictable shift. if you are going to conduct criminal activity as a gang member, you are going to do it in the hours of 4-midnight. >> summer is always when crime surges on the streets. and a long hot night still lies ahead. >> it's a beautiful day for fighting crime. >> please. >> jennifer penton and pat rogers have known each other for two years and only recently became partners.

>> working with pat is like not working at all. i get to do what i love and do it with my best friend and it makes my job easier knowing i'm doing it with something like him. >> there you go, buddy. >> the reason i stopped you was the tint, too dark. >> especially the one on the back window, they are definitely over the 32%, all right? >> the first night that pat and i drove together, i may or may not have almost ran over two cars in my blind spot and there may have been one or two other instances where i may or may not have blown out the tire or the transmission. so he prefers to drive. >> this is probably one the badder areas that we are going to. >> badder is not a word. worse. >> i think badder. >> i think you mean worst. >> what if i'm the baddest.

>> you can be the baddest, but not badder. >> yeah? >> yeah, i like vehicle stops. from lexington avenue and hyde park. revoked. i have learned that the weakest part of a criminal enterprise is when they are in transportation. when they are selling drugs they have to move it from the dealer to the buyer. if you go to a shooting, you have to get in the car that is when you are going to encounter bad guys. >> good morning, roll down that window and roll it down for my partner. >> good morning, you have a registration on you? >> you cannot just go out and say, you are a bad guy, and yank them out of the car, that is not how it works. >> let's see what he has going on. >> i see he open for larceny, b and e, an og. >> original gangster. >> yeah, his license is good. >> but today he is clean.

>> accidents happen, maybe it's something on their end, get it squared away. all right? >> all right. >> thank you. >> during long shifts. the occasional side bet keeps things relaxed in between stops. >> you don't think it's him? >> that one? >> we are going to bet lunch? what? >> lunch. >> okay. >> might be right. >> oh, i might be right, now? >> can i change the terms? >> to what? coffee? what are you going to do? >> dinner? my place? >> later that night? the officers of the gang unit patrolled the very streets they grew up on, knowing the best way to prevent crime is to stop it before it starts. >> you lived here? >> i don't live here. >> happy, smile on your face, you are swagged out. you know? >> you see gang members and in particular areas that they have

beef with, it throws up all kind of red flags. >> you are all smiles, you are like, huh, you are trying to figure [ bleep ] out, right? >> go straight home, okay? >> all right. >> taking a chance going out there skirting the board department and doing scouting. >> definiting doing recon. >> i do not need assistance. i don't need your [ bleep ] assistance. >> the cars head straight to a spot where a known gang member is known to hang out and the hunt quickly pays off when they spot him in a pack of four. >> foot pursue. i got these guys. get on the ground! >> every time i have an interaction with these guys,

there's a threat of something happening that is dangerous. >> the one is still running! >> gun!

>> find a cell phone. >> you can see his footprint.

>> yo, there's a pistol right here. >> you got it? >> yeah, a revolver. >> they captured three of the gang members and lost the fourth one. >> if someone shoots at me, a colleague, it becomes that much more personal. because this is your family. >> i thought it was go done like a [ bleep ]. >> man. >> i would have ran too. >> when guys get away, it absolutely pains me. >> three apprehensions is never a bad thing, but they never

forget when someone fires a gun at them and tonight, it's about the one that got away. they go to the precintct at daybreak to end their shift. thanks to the cell phone that the fleeing man dropped they have confirmed his identity as someone known to the neighborhood as mookie. >> we caught 3 of the 4 and identified the fourth one? >> but we have to finish it for you guys. >> if you cannot finish up the work we leave behind for the minions -- >> and you is your fructose levels all high. >> we rag on them and they rag on us about the kind of work we do at night. >> you guys did not catch them the first time. it's all in good fun and

competition, we push each other along. >> day gang and night gang, there's competition. everyone wants to get that good arrest. >> now, like so much other times, the day shift gang unit will step in to continue the chase gun at night. >> we ready, guys? photos. he is going to be charged with possession of a firearm. some other miscellaneous charges i'm assuming. >> the new charges are the latest addition to mookie's rap sheet, he knows the cops are looking for hip, which means he is desperate. nothing more dangerous than a desperate criminal. the longer he is out there, the more dangerous he becomes. >> we will start in brockton, if you get an easy take on him, get him. if you see him at the house, reach out and give me a call. if you feel you need to move before the rest of us down there, do it, just be safe, have your invest on if you go in a

house. we have all done it a bunch of times. i don't have to tell you how do do it, just be smart. everybody good? anybody got any questions? >> oh, boy. >> hey, you got it, you did it. how do they feel? >> good. >> my name is gregory dankers and i work with the boston police fugitive unit. i have two twin boys, and i've been married 6-1/2 years. my wife is also a boston police officer, we met on the job. >> i probably will be leaving here in about 5 minutes. all right. i'm leaving here in ten seconds. i didn't know that. i don't know why i'm talking to you.

guys, we were supposed to be there yesterday. let's go. my work the 11:30 p.m. to 7:a.m. my mother-in-law lives with us and so we have a built in baby-sitter. >> how come you did not tell me you had to be in school at quarter to nine instead of nine. we are in trouble, you are late. you guys know how to tell time? >> no. >> oh, well. forget it then. >> the fugitive unit, we get to go after the worst of the worst. and bring them to justice. on so, we go after murderers, rapists, burglars and armed robbers. there's people that want to kill you. if you are physically, emotionally and mentally prepared for them, you will survive. give me a kiss. adam. where is my kiss?

two hours later, greg dankers is on his way to southy with his parth they are sean joyce. >> white male, brown hair, shamrock tattoo on the back of his neck, like your boy there from the town. the movie. charlestowne, wanted for burglary. >> he was arrested for murder in 1994, and the charges were dropped two years later due to a lack of evidence. >> no, he got shot in april running through the projects in south hampton. >> now they are looking for him on new charges. he figures he is back home. >> he may be in the neighborhood. >> dankers knows that if a guy like this can -- can use his friends and family to hide, they can use the same people to help them.

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>> the boston police department fugitive unit makes their living finding people. a one-time murder suspect with a resume filled with violent crimes is their mission today. their first strategy is to track down the girlfriend who has a court date. >> we are sitting here waiting for you and joycey. >> thank you. >> it's all on me, bro. i was coming a different way. >> oh, no, no, we are good. straight, take a right. beat all the traffic, see that? if i was not doing this, i would be a taxi driver. 37, coming down. >> we have you, we are about half a block up the street. >> let's go walk in and check with probation and see if i see her sitting in there. i will give you a heads up. >> you all set? >> yep. >> the only way to catch some of these people is to really try to find out who is closest to them. >> she just left. >> what was she wearing? >> it's like a big game of hide-and-seek. you have to do it on your own,

you have to almost guess where they are going to be. hey, i got word that she just left with a black wig on. she may be hanging in the area. >> anybody with her? >> they didn't see anybody, she came to the counter by herself. >> as the unit continues to hunt, the gang unit is going to brockton, hoping to find the gang member they chased last night. >> my name is manny. i have been partners with my partner for eight years. we grew up together, went to school together. >> [ bleep ] white t-shirt and blue hat. oh, ain't you [ bleep ].

i left my red one at home. >> there's an address linked to the cell phone duane flanery left at the scene last night. if he was there, he knows the cops are after him. that means they cannot take enough precaution. [ knocking ] >> hello! >> greg dankers and the rest of the unit, the rules of the game are simple, every minute they look for the woman in the black wig, the chances of finding tim mcglaulin go down. but today, sharp eyes prevail. >> there she is right there.

>> that is her, right there. she is kind of hot, dude. >> yeah, definitely. >> sorry. just so you know, she is eyeballing you. >> we have it, we are going to go head down toward the station. >> sully, you got her, right? >> i got her, i will pull back a bit. >> if you want to hang down by the burger king? she is in a bus stop, i don't know if she is waiting for the bus or waiting to have someone pick her up. we are waiting to see what happens. >> there's a car on broadway. bus number 2268, got it.

>> they are going in now. >> all right. >> hey, is that on the second floor? >> yes, wayne is in the house right now checking. >> there's someone coming down the back stairs there. stand down guys, target is not here. i repeat, not here. let's head home. >> she got off. [ bleep ]. >> she is right by the medical center. >> he is not in brockton, we eliminated that.

>> yeah, i thought he was going to definitely be here. >> how long did the sister take to open the door? she took a while? anybody else there? just her? >> just her. >> she know what happened? >> she just kept saying, oh, i don't know what he has done done this time. >> don't know what mookie done this time? >> yeah, got one of those oh! i don't know what he mookie has done this time. [ laughter ] >> what is up mookie! all right, we have got it. she is sitting, they think she is in line in a place getting something to eat. >> i don't know what she is going to do, dude. >> one of our officers feels that he has been spotted by her and so we will switch him out. >> dankers figures it's his turn to be the tail. i will have to go in and check it out. >> he goes to follow the girlfriend into the restaurant

and see what she is up to. >> let's see if she orders extra food. somebody is coming up to meet her there. greg, is she leaving with it or sitting down with it? okay, she is bagging it and tagging it. all right. going to the emergency room. she just walked into the emergency room of the hospital. >> she has two clam chowders it looks like. >> she is going in to visit somebody. could be a boyfriend. >> could be. >> yeah, greg, i got her walking over to one of the curtains in the medical room there. >> yeah, greg, that is it. definitely the guy that is in there. peeking to the nurses they confirmed that is our target. [ sirens ] >> he is opposedly in here because he has an infection in his arm. they are not sure if they will admit him or not. the fugitive unit is in a tough spot. they know the target is inside, but a hospital is a bad place to take down a violent criminal.

waiting it out means that he could slip out one of the many exits. >> if they keep him overnight, we will know to come here in the morning and get him as he gets out. we had no way around. couple of hours following her, good thing she keeps her court dates. across down, jennifer penton and pat rogers are back tot street for another tour. keeping their eyes out for anything out of place. >> in our area, the drug dealers are not as open and obvious. you get it for making the traffic stops. you know, a red light. >> he has an open case in dorchester and he has the drug case distribution. you want to yank him? >> yeah. >> he has a violent record. >> being a female, i have to be confident, i take it so seriously, because i think it could save my life or someone

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>> on patrol in hyde park, they are always on the look for big targs. >> he has got the drug case distribution. >> even if it seems totally routine, a top like this requires every piece on of their focus. >> a lot of movement. >> 10-2. >> roll down this window. hey, what is going on, sir? how are you in you have your license and registration? you are saying no marijuana in the vehicle? just sit tight. pat, ask him to step out, he has a bag of weed in the right pocket. >> come on out. get off the phone. >> end the phone call. no, get off the phone. >> step out, and get off the phone. >> drop the phone, drop the wallet, don't go reaching. >> we are going to cover you you up, you are really nervous and

it's making me nervous about my safety. >> you are sweating, there's no more drugs on you? >> i have weed in the car. >> you have some weed in the car. okay. you were just sweating up a storm, my man. >> i'm sorry. i thought i -- >> i just don't want you sweating on me. so, okay, no knives or anything? >> no. okay. >> my dream job on the boston police department would be to be in the dcu, which is the drug control unit. >> more weed? okay. we are going to start this over. you are in cuffs, you are not going anywhere, i will find what you have you will be honest with me. >> i had different people in my life that struggled with addiction. the area of narcotics is where you make the most difference. >> your benefit bet is to be honest with me. you have drugs everywhere, my man. i do not like being lied to. how much do you have on you?

>> i have a thousand there, and 1100 right there and i don't know how much i have if this this pocket right here. >> okay. >> all from coming here? >> h. h? >> all from coming here. >> it's a lucrative business. >> yeah, i pay my bills and stuff. >> he has it all bagged up. money coming out of every pocket. which is indicative of drug dealing as opposed to personal use. i like to go out there and like the challenge of vehicle stops. starting with a broken taillight and getting the to 90 grams of crack cocaine. >> after working overtime, looking for mookie, tonight a few members of the gang unit are getting the together and giving their girlfriends and wives a much needed night off.

>> we met in a bar, she was a little intoxicated, that is how on we got the ball rolling. we are definitely the modern day brady bunch. she comes with three kids. i come with two and we have one together, it's an absolute madhouse all the time. >> listen, don't be crazy down here, okay? >> you guys need to clean up all the feathers. >> i don't have have to, i did not make any of this mess. >> you did not make any of this mess, you just watched them do it? >> i didn't do it. >> i have a girlfriend, and i have two girls. my oldest is 12 and the baby is 13 months. >> hi. >> here she is. >> the munchkin. >> juanita likes the fact that i'm a cop. but she doesn't like me doing

police work. because police work is inherently dangerous. >> you ready to eat? i'm going to shut it off. let's go. hey, what is up are you going to be okay with the kid sns. >> the girls are down stairs and the boys are up stairs. and who is in there? >> who is in there? >> yo, there's so many. everyone go in and put on your sweat suits. >> since we are all so tight, the girlfriends, the wives they end up by default becoming tight, because they all have one thing in common, they are men have one of the most dangerous jobs in the world. and that draws them a lot closer. ♪ >> yeah, girl's night out! >> i need you to do an update on twitter every five minutes. >> update on twitter in. >> i'm not updating on my girl's

night. >> we are leaving! see you guys later. >> i hate to see you go, baby, but i love to watch you leave. >> what did you say? >> pow, call me goldie! later that evening, pat rogers goes to cash in on his bet with his partner, jennifer penton. [ knocking ] >> hey. what's going on? thank you. >> i'm still cooking. >> okay, very good. >> how are you? >> good. >> thank you. do you even know what kind it is? >> no, i don't. >> have no idea? >> i hear it's a good one. >> maybe you can try to figure it out. stick it in, twist it and pull it out. it's not that hard. >> i hope it opens. >> you have to take the wrapper off. okay, be careful. wasn't that hard.

>> piece of cake. >> can you move out of my way? >> yes, dear. >> you are look at it like it's a science experiment. >> i'm sure, it will be delish. >> he is laid back and i'm more social and active. >> pat, you going to want some salad? >> no, i'm going to pass. >> you did ask what kind of salad? >> i'm trying your zucchini. baby steps. baby steps. >> so what are you going to cook for me? >> i can make you a mean pork chop. >> it's the only thing you know how to make? >> i can do steak tips. >> meat and potatoes, right? i think he will be surprised. >> awesome. >> i am done, i am full.

>> really? >> so you didn't want to eat the food that i made, you probably are not going to do the dishes. >> definitely not doing dishes. >> you drank my beer. you are almost like a boyfriend. >> how much do you want for me? irish kid from dorchester. ]dc(ñqgñ/twg

>> despite a night off, they still have their hands full. >> oh, he got something. [ laughter ] >> lady's night sucks, it's mayhem. we cannot handle these kids by ourselves. >> while the guys hold down the night with the kids, the women are out. ♪ while the night continues more

happily for some, for others, exhaustion is setting in. >> listen, listen, listen. i will see you sunday, i believe. >> yep. >> come on, let's go. >> you got -- [ crying ] ♪ >> i will see you in the morning, okay? >> i got six kids, you know, there's six different personalities. you are not going to be as easy, i know. they are why i do what i do. they are why i keep the streets safe. >> i know, you don't like this. let's try though, let's try come on. close those eyes.

>> one day after taking a calculated risk and not arresting tim mclaughlin in the hospital, they have returned to await the discharge of the life long criminal wanted in new hampshire. >> so, mike, it's tim mclaughlin, we are going to want to grab him on the new hampshire warrant. his girlfriend showed up in the court date. wait, that's the one, yeah. >> ryan, right there. the cars wait. strategically spread outside the hospital's different entrances, waiting for a sighting. >> bpd, this is hospital security, we have lost your guy. i don't see him, i don't see him. >> got him. [ sirens ]

>> got him, i got him. >> that's the girl. >> tim, you got a warrant. new hampshire. you probably have to go to new hampshire. yeah, we have him in custody and city square is looking for him. the number of patrol cars at the scene is a reminder of how ugly the arrests can get. >> it's rewarding to catch someone that is hard to find. a lot of it is luck and patience. >> thank you. >> the fugitive unit catches people nobody else can catch. we all know how to work together. we are not all about i got the guy, it's always, we got the guy. >> nice work inside. it made all the difference. >> it's the end of a successful morning for the fugitive unit, but not so much for the woman in

the black wig. >> meanwhile, there's an edge of anticipation in the morning briefing. the unit has gotten more information about mookie's whereabouts, they start prepping to bring him in. >> he is a member of one of the most violent gangs in the city. he is 22 and has been arrested numerous times and is no stranger to prison. >> he discarded a firearm and was able to make good his escape and fired a round off as he went. left behind the firearm, cell phones and personal items. we have pictures of him that leads us believe he could be in fuller street. we have to be careful. what we will do is go to fuller street.

the mookie case started on greg mccormick's day off. >> cover the rear, and the four sides. me, joe, twitch will go in the front. any suggestions? all right, so we will get ready and stack up and head out. >> the gang unit, it's all type-a personalities and so, when guys get away --

>> at 7:30 a.m., the gang unit in the boston police department sets out for mookie flannery's house. >> we are going after mookie, my friend, mookie.

mookie is in big trouble. >> it can be a nice, easy, grab and cuff and lock him up even. but it could be messy. >> he has access to a gun at any time. he doesn't have no fear. even that day when he was being chased by the cop, even he let off a round, so, anything is possible. i mean, anything can happen anywhere. but you know, it's a different mind set when you are going after a major player. you are going after someone that just committed the same violence he just did. >> we've extra attitude. >> same here. >> there's a back door, there's a side door.

[ knocking ] >> confirm magz on the target right now. we have the perimeter surrounded. >> hey! hey! someone is coming out the back. hey, clm hey! back door movement. back door movement. holdup! i got the back door. no one came out the back. no one came out the back. i got the window. hey, here we go.

you bust down a door, you never know what the guy is thinking behind the door. we saw a couple of kids down stairs, they are debating what they are going to do and you are going to react to what they are going to domp it looked secure down stairs, went up stairs. we knew that house was a bad house. >> you got him? you got him cuffed? >> yeah, we have a couple under arrest here. send transporting. >> throw them in the wagon. we got our guy, what can i say? you know? hard work pays off. three days of looking for him, sat around for hours. you know, when you grab him, then it's your reward. >> feels like you did a good job. when we capture the bad guys, it gives me a sense of

satisfaction. there's no better feeling. yeah, that was crazy. i mean, i went up stairs, man, big dude underneath the mattress. mookie is going away, man, he is going away for a very long time. ♪ >> another day of work is over in boston. but as the summer heats up, these officers know there will be more crimes to prevent and more criminals to catch on the streets of the city they call home. ♪ shadows are falling ♪ and i have been here all day ♪ it's too hot to sleep ♪ and time is running away ♪ feel like me soul has turned into steel ♪

♪ i still got the scars ♪ there's not even room enough to be anywhere ♪ ♪ it's not dark yet, but it's getting there ♪ ♪ times my burden is more than i can bear ♪ ♪ it's not dark yet, but it's getting there

we are on target. make sure everybody is ready to move into the target locations. >> victor 9-30. >> we're ready to go. >> car 62, how are we doing? we're ready to go. >> alpha 5, all set to go. >> boston police. got to come to your door. let's go. you have to open. >> boston police. we have a warrant. >> on the ground.