Lions Behind the Shields: Bravado of Deceit, Anger, Sexism, and Racism

Vietnam veteran Peter Hillman is hired the same day as Frank. Although he has good intentions of rendering justice and making a difference in his community, Peter carries psychological baggage that has the potential to greatly impact his career. As the two recruits begin protecting and serving, they soon learn that racism, anger, and cynicism are prevalent among the ranks. Even though Frank shuns the drama, controversy, and endless dilemmas that surround the force, being a black cop in the Deep South is more challenging than he ever imagined.

In this compelling tale based on true events, police officers labor to render goodand sometimes appalling wrongsonto the citizens of Acadian, and eventually discover that there will always be lost lions behind the badges.