

So, Jake is pretty tone-deaf, and as a result, makes Rosa's decision all about himself. He means well, but he will also never truly understand what it is like to fear for his life when encountering the police because of his skin color. Truthfully, as much as we adore Jake, we are not surprised. Even though Rosa's choice was personal and had nothing to do with her co-workers, Jake takes it personally. Rosa and Jake have been best friends since they completed the police academy together. : I couldn't ignore what the police are doing in my community to people who look like me.Īnd while Rosa is undoubtedly confident about quitting the force, her decision prompted insecurities from some of her co-workers regarding their own roles as police officers - most notably, Jake Peralta.And I definitely don't think we're friends. So, if you're not here to help, if you're just here to prove a point, then, man, I don't think we should work together anymore. And this case - where a black woman was assaulted by the police - has nothing to do with you either. Couldn't ignore what the police are doing in my community to people who look like me. I gave up my career, my friends, my whole life - but I did it because I couldn't ignore what I was a part of anymore. Rosa: Jake, my choice has nothing to do with you.

So when you quit, yeah, it made me feel like you thought I was wrong for staying. All we ever wanted was to be detectives! And yes, we've always known there were problems, but we would solve them together from the inside. We went to the academy together we've had the exact same career. She has always been very passionate about her beliefs, and she realized that she could no longer be a detective while police disproportionately target people of color. And the show certainly does not hesitate as they dive right in, starting with Rosa quitting the NYPD to become a private investigator on behalf of police brutality victims.
