Character History
Early in the series, Mackey extorted money from drug dealers and openly stole their money or drugs, though he cut back on such corruption as the series progressed. The purpose was to support him and his team's retirement and provide a legacy for their children. Later, he justified stealing gang money to help pay for his kids' autism treatments as well as alimony to his ex-wife Corrine. In the second season, Vic helped his ex-partner and training officer, Joe Clark, bring down the man who forced him out of the LAPD, only to take a bullet in the alley in which they busted the perp.
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