Summary
- In The Precinct, Officer Nick Cordell faces a tough dilemma to either publish evidence of police corruption or destroy it.
- Publishing the evidence removes Chief Jackson and your father’s statue but in return, you earn respect for your integrity, while destroying it preserves your father’s legacy and promises career advancement.
- The game presents this moral dilemma while also challenging players to define what truly makes a “good cop” through their final decision.
Choosing between two tough moral choices is the core of The Precinct’s gameplay. Near the end of the game, you will need to face an important decision that will impact the game big-time. As Officer Nick Cordell, you must choose whether to destroy or publish the precinct evidence about the August Gang case. In this article, let us explore both options so that you can make the right decision.
What Happens If You Publish the Evidence?
Giving the evidence to the ACTV station sets off a series of important events. The news station will proceed to run an exclusive expose regarding the corruption in the police department. In this report, the involvement of Chief Jackson will be highlighted and broadcasted wide to the public.
Chief Singh will replace Chief Jackson because of the scandal. The public responds with strong backlash against the police department as their trust erodes. As a result, your father’s statue gets removed from the city as his reputation is tarnished. However, your colleagues applaud you for your commitment in upholding justice above everything else. The new Chief Singh praises you for your courage and integrity for making such a difficult choice.
What Happens If You Destroy the Evidence?
And if ever you choose to destroy the precinct evidence, you need to take the case files and burn them in front of the statue of Chief Cordel, your father.
After destroying the evidence, you will be hailed as a hero for saving Chief Jackson and defeating the August Gang. The Chief thanks you with a promise of a successful career while retaining his position. Because Chief Cordell is still seen as the city’s hero, your father’s reputation remains untarnished. Your fellow officers value your commitment to upholding the department’s reputation and supporting your colleagues rather than bringing attention to internal issues and exposing the rotten side of the police department.
Conclusion
Revealing the evidence makes sense if you want to follow the emphasis of the game on being a good officer. This decision shows everyone that no one is above the law, even high-ranking officers.
Destroying the evidence is also a valid option if you want to uphold the integrity of the department and the legacy of your father. Neither option is penalized in the game.
In the end, your personal choice reflects your morals as a player. Do you value loyalty to your colleagues and family or do you value more truth and justice at all cost, no matter the situation? This last decision is shrewdly used by the Precinct to get players to consider what it really means to be a “good cop”
