The season introduces Deputy District Attorney Emma Rios , who often clashes with Captain Raydor over the prosecution of major cases and Raydor’s guardianship of Rusty Beck.

Captain Sharon Raydor (played by Mary McDonnell ) continues to lead the division, working to gain the trust of detectives who still remember her past as an Internal Affairs officer.

The overarching theme of the second season is . Key plot points include: