Scotland Yard’s Anti-Corruption Command is the equivalent of Line of Duty’s fictional AC-12, gathering intelligence and running covert operations to investigate suspects within the Met. There’s only one thing they’re interested in, and that’s catching real-life bent coppers.
What happened to Tony Gates?
In the end Steve Arnott tells Superintendent Ted Hastings (Adrian Dunbar) that Tony Gates died while trying to detain a suspect and therefore died in the line of duty, meaning his family got his Death in Service benefit and also his police pension.
Where is Line of Duty supposed to be based?
The location of the series is never directly addressed, but there are a number of clues that viewers have picked up on over the years. The action takes place in The City, which is ‘somewhere around the M6’, and the series refers to the fictional East Midlands Constabulary.
Do we find out who H is?
The identify of AC-12’s nemesis “H” was a closely guarded secret until the finale of series six aired on Sunday. The actor unveiled as Line Of Duty’s mysterious “H” has revealed the show’s creator told him of his character’s true identity over a clandestine phone call.
Does Tony Gates get caught?
Gates knows that he is will be arrested and dismissed from Central Police regardless, which will leave his family with nothing. After assuring Arnott he was “never bent”, Gates commits suicide by walking into the path of an oncoming truck.
What is a Chis in police?
A CHIS is a Covert Human Intelligence Source – in other words it’s someone who is a regular informant, grass or source for the police.
What is the 12 in ac12?
Anti Corruption Unit 12
Anti Corruption Unit 12, often shortened to AC-12, is one of the professional standards department within Central Police. Due to budget cuts, the unit is subject to be merged with fellow anti corruption units, AC-3 and AC-9.
What is OCG in police talk?
OCG (organised crime group)
Is H actually Ian buckles?
The Line of Duty actor who plays Ian Buckles has revealed how he discovered his character was the hotly discussed figure of ‘H’. During Sunday night’s finale of season six, DSU Ian Buckells was unmasked as corrupt police officer H.
Who is the fourth man?
The Fourth Man was Ian Buckells But the reality of corruption is that it’s not always committed by smarter, sharper or more cunning people. It’s often just the people who are greedy enough to try it. Buckells has failed upwards over six seasons of Line of Duty and his incompetence masked his crimes.
Is Di Denton innocent?
SERIES THREE (2016) But he is finally exposed by DI Denton who, having been acquitted of conspiracy to murder, dies at his hand emailing the list to AC-12. The series ends with Steve returning to duty, the chief abuser being convicted and Kate receiving both a commendation and a promotion.
Is Di Denton guilty?
Series 3. After being granted an appeal trial, and is acquitted on the basis of an improper sexual relationship with Arnott. After refusing to accept a bribe, she is murdered by “The Caddy”, a corrupt officer.
