Alexander Hackman
Police Commissioner Alexander Hackman
Police Commissioner Alexander Hackman comes from a poor family that was involved in organized crime. A small scale affair, the family business came to the attention of The Malakov Mafiya who offered them an ultimatum: provide a cut of their revenue to the Mafiya or face an “unfortunate closure.” Of course, the Hackmans decided on the easier option, making them yet another of the Malakov’s lackeys.
Young Alexander had no idea what his family were involved in, but when he was introduced to the “family business” as a young man, he rejected it entirely. Wanting nothing to do with criminal activity, he took the exact opposite path than what was expected, and joined the police force. While at the academy, he met Cadet (and future mayor) Amanda Talbot, and the two would form a friendship that lasts to this day.
Whilst his career was rather uneventful, Hackman was a diligent police officer. His record was always exemplary and he never accepted any of the “perks” that his position offered. While many of his fellow officers where more than happy to accept free donuts or coffee from grateful store owners, Hackman always paid his way. Though recommended to make the jump to detective, Hackman preferred to remain a uniformed officer, steadily climbing the ranks and proving to be an asset to the force. On a number of occasions he was approached by the Malakovs in an attempt to get him to operate as their “inside” man in exchange for substantial wealth. When he refused, he was threatened, but still he held onto his principles, and even used what knowledge he had of the organization to help bring in some of the more influential members of the Malakov Mafiya.
A staunch supporter of Amanda Talbot when she held the role of police commissioner, Hackman acted as an adviser and sounding board when she needed someone to talk to, being one of the few people she confided in. When Talbot was elected mayor, she strongly suggested Hackman run for police commissioner, which he narrowly won.
Alexander Hackman is a slight man of average height. He sports a thick graying mustache and keeps his salt-and-pepper hair slicked back. Despite his best efforts, Hackman always appears disheveled, even back when he wore a uniform. This appearance has served him well in the past, leading others to misinterpret it as a sign of incompetence or lack of professionalism, which is far from the truth. He is strongly committed to reducing crime within the city, and has a special interest in eradicating organized crime.
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