Custody Battle

Jamie and Eddie are first on the scene as a father, Christopher Collins, argues with his ex-girlfriend about being able to see his daughter. Backup arrives, and the man becomes more belligerent, finally being arrested for disorderly conduct. At the precinct, the arresting officer, Randy Cutter, is attacked by the detainee in a bathroom, and other officers arrive to find Collins dead. Cudder is accused of using excessive force, which appears to be confirmed when the coroner's report reveals Collins was choked. After a press conference, Frank is swarmed by reporters, one of whom informs him that Erin has been assigned to prosecute Cudder, and asking if Frank thinks his daughter can be objective. Frank firmly assures the reporter that Erin can, but acts less convinced when talking with Erin directly. Ultimately, Frank finds through Cudder's former boss that the officer had another incident of excessive force in his past, while Erin gets additional information about the most recent incident from Cudder's partner Cara Walsh. Although the grand jury refuses to press charges, Frank fires the officer for breaking NYPD protocol. Meanwhile, Jamie tries to convince Eddie to visit her father in prison.