00:00Step on into the sunshine, take a walk in the car.
00:05We done seen enough time fly.
00:08What you worried about?
00:14Give me a double shot.
00:17What's a red curve mean, boot?
00:19Absolutely no stopping, standing, or parking,
00:21with the exception of transit buses for any amount of time.
00:24Good. Go educate that driver.
00:26Yes, sir.
00:31Excuse me, sir. Can't park in a red zone.
00:34Oh, just be a minute. I'm grabbing a coffee.
00:35The length of time is irrelevant. You need to move your vehicle now.
00:39Okay, so let me get this right.
00:40I can't park here for two seconds, but it's okay for the police.
00:43What's the issue?
00:45You know, maybe if you want people to follow the rules,
00:47you should lead by example.
00:51Don't look at me. It's your call.
00:59Where'd you park? The moon?
01:02The only spot was at the top of the hill.
01:07All units in progress. 211 reported at Fairfax Savings and Loan.
01:10Requesting backup. Code 3.
01:11And that's why you don't let some under-caffeinated civilian bully you into moving the shop.
01:16Code 3, boot. You better run!
01:17Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'm gonna win for you.
01:21That's a jog!
01:22I know you want me to, too.
01:24Yeah!
01:31Okay.
01:34How do I look?
01:35Uh, you look like you.
01:38Yeah, but Pennsylvania working stiff me or LAPD me?
01:42Um, I mean, I'm sorry, babe. Everything about you kind of screams cop.
01:46Really?
01:47Is this for Operation Ride a Bus?
01:49Yes, yes. Gotta love an election year.
01:51I mean, crime on buses and trains have been going up for three years,
01:55but now, finally, the mayor's paying attention.
01:57Well, if it helps you get into character,
01:59we both might have to start riding the bus soon.
02:02I've been diving back into adoption research,
02:04and this website tells me the average cost of adopting a child in California
02:08is anywhere from $40,000...
02:11Dollars?
02:11Yep, to $70,000.
02:13And that's not even including all the expenses that come once the child is actually ours.
02:18Childcare, braces, piano lessons...
02:21Okay, well, let's not get ahead of ourselves.
02:24Yes, clearly, having a child is an expensive prospect,
02:28but we both have good-paying jobs with pensions,
02:31and do I regret spending all that money on a lemon of a security system?
02:34Yes, definitely, but we'll figure it out.
02:38Lord knows Sarah and I, we had some lean years,
02:41but we managed to give Henry a great childhood,
02:43and you and I will do the same.
02:45Yes?
02:48Yes.
02:51I think maybe a hat.
02:53Yes.
03:01I didn't realize how much I'd miss that money.
03:045% is more than it sounds.
03:06Look, I mean, it's not like I'm broke.
03:08I do have a very strict budget that I follow down to the scent,
03:11but that's what was so great about that extra cash.
03:14It was my self-care fund.
03:15Monthly massages, a cleaning lady, the occasional facial.
03:19Why don't you take the TO exam, make this promotion permanent.
03:22There's one in a few weeks.
03:23You'll have that 5% by next month.
03:24Okay, here's the thing.
03:26I really don't want to get distracted
03:27from focusing on studying for the sergeant's exam.
03:31Besides, if I became a full-time TO,
03:33then there is a chance that I would have to train another rookie and...
03:37That is typically part of being a training officer.
03:39Look, I know Ridley was, uh...
03:42An anxiety-inducing nightmare that gave me the stress squats.
03:45I was gonna say tricky, but look,
03:47the odds of you getting another rookie who's a compulsive liar
03:49has got to be like 1 in 10, tops.
03:51That is a horrifyingly high ratio.
03:53Oh, God.
03:54I think I'd rather just focus on my peace of mind
03:56and, you know, making sergeant.
03:58Yes, that means bye-bye clean, lady.
04:00Oh, God.
04:01Whoa, whoa, whoa. What happened to Nancy?
04:03Nothing.
04:03All right, everyone, settle down.
04:04We have a lot to cover this morning.
04:07Should I expect by now everyone's read the memo
04:09concerning the brass' new plan to combat crime on the Metro.
04:18Each division is responsible for fielding a team of plainclothes officers
04:22to ride a high-crime bus or train line
04:24in an effort to curb the number of incidents being reported.
04:26Kicking things off in Mid-Wilshire will be Officer Nolan and Juarez.
04:30They'll be taking today's inaugural ride.
04:32Please stay on YouTube.
04:36Take a good look at what they're wearing.
04:38If you encounter them in the field,
04:40they are to be treated like undercover officers.
04:43After roll call, check in with Detectives Harper and Lopez.
04:45They'll be running point, handling surveillance.
04:48Shannon and I will provide backup and a follow-up.
04:49Which means, Penn, you'll be riding with me.
04:51Any questions?
04:53Good. Be safe out there.
05:02Sir, I just want to say I appreciate you
05:04for taking such a personal interest in my training.
05:06Can't wait to see what you got.
05:07But before then, this was left out reception for you.
05:11Looks like you've been served.
05:13I'm being sued?
05:16It would seem so.
05:18We'll deal with that later.
05:20Go set up the shop.
05:21Yes, sir.
05:25All right.
05:27Are you ready for today?
05:28First real undercover assignment. Are you kidding?
05:30I spent all last night coming up with a backstory
05:33for my cover, Identity.
05:35Elisa is a student at Santa Monica College.
05:37Studying economics with a minor in romance languages.
05:41I ride the bus to save money so that one day I can transfer
05:44to my dream school, UC Santa Barbara.
05:47What about you?
05:48Oh, Jim is a contractor taking the bus
05:51because his car's in the shop.
05:54You're no fun.
05:56I'm not going to lie. I feel kind of jealous.
05:59I mean, riding around in the bus sounds like way more fun
06:03than riding around in the follow car.
06:04No offense.
06:05You're already a skilled undercover operative.
06:07Watters needs to practice.
06:08If you want to be a sergeant, you've got to get used to
06:10supervising from the sidelines.
06:14In fact, why don't you practice being a sergeant today?
06:17I'll let you call the shots.
06:19Huh. Wait, does that mean I get to drive?
06:21Not a chance.
06:31Surveillance techs got to the Defo at 2 a.m. to trick out the bus
06:34with extra cameras.
06:36But these will give us a first-person view
06:38so we can see what you see.
06:40Picture looks good.
06:41This is so freaking cool.
06:44Not that I like making Wesley's life any easier,
06:47but the DA's office requested that you two do your best
06:49and capture any incidents on camera.
06:51We will be able to communicate using these.
06:53Okay. Testing, testing. How's my volume?
06:57Loud and clear.
06:58Shan's going to run you through our side of things.
07:02Hey, guys. When you ID a suspect,
07:04just give us a brief physical description
07:06and a heads-up when they're getting off the bus.
07:08Then Tim and I will come in and make the arrest.
07:09Sounds straightforward enough.
07:11So the goal is for you to maintain your cover.
07:13So only intervene if you feel that your safety
07:15or the safety of another passenger is at risk.
07:18Let them handle the dirty work.
07:20If there is an issue and you think you need help,
07:22the distress signal is, I think I missed my stop.
07:25Cover IDs and tap cards.
07:27By the way, what's with the hat?
07:29Uh, Bailey said it made me look less like a cop.
07:32It doesn't.
07:33Maybe try slouching.
07:35You made me a student ID and everything.
07:37Yeah, we like to think of ourselves as professionals here.
07:417-Adam-200, we are green and go.
07:44Copy. Let me know if you run into any issues.
07:55So, is there ever a scenario where a rookie might be given special permission to take on-
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