Gaze Quote by J.T. Ellison
““We have a problem, Lieutenant.” Taylor started to sit, and Delores tsk’ed at her. Taylor raised an eyebrow and sat anyway, crossing her arms across her chest. The Oompa was still forced to look up at her, maliciousness sparking in her eyes. Power hungry bitch, Taylor thought. “And what problem would that be?” “I’ve been looking over the reports on the Harris suicide. According to the EMT report on Michelle Harris, there was a chance her life could have been saved. Instead, you and your boyfriend interrogated the suspect, allowed her to continue drinking. Is this true?” “Let me see. Yes, we interrogated her. It’s called solving a case. As for whether she would have died or not, only God can tell us that.” “So you’ve imbued yourself with the power of God now?” “Captain Norris, what do you want? I’m tired. The cases are closed. Satisfactorily to all involved, I must say.” “I have a choice to make, Lieutenant. Seeing as there is yet another complaint against you, I could suspend you pending the outcome of the investigation into your actions.” “You’re kidding me. I’ve done nothing wrong.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Unknown Title, author J.T. Ellison, 2020
A lieutenant confronts a superior about a mishandled suicide case, highlighting moral ambiguity and power dynamics in law enforcement.
In simple terms: A conflict over responsibility and authority in a police investigation.
Key Takeaway
Question authority and demand accountability.
Themes
ethics
power
responsibility
law enforcement
Mood
tense
critical
reflective
Type
dialogue
dramatic
ethical
When to use this quote
- police interrogation
- internal investigations
- ethical training
- crisis management
Key Concepts
moral ambiguity
authority abuse
institutional failure
Questions to Reflect On
- How do power structures affect truth‑seeking?
- What safeguards prevent abuse in investigations?
A Different Perspective
The dialogue may oversimplify complex legal and medical realities.
