Set in the Los Angeles Police Department in April 1992, Dark Blue is a dramatic thriller that takes place just days before the acquittal of four white officers in the beating of black motorist Rodney King and the subsequent L.A. riots. In this racially-charged climate,the LAPD's elite Special Investigations Squad (SIS) is assigned a high-profile quadruple homicide. As they work the case, veteran detective Eldon Perry, known for his tough street tactics and fiery temper, tutors SIS rookie Bobby Keough in the grim realities of police intimidation and corruption. Meanwhile, Assistant Chief Holland, the only man in the department willing to stand up to the SIS, threatens to end Perry's brand of singlehanded "justice" on the Los Angeles streets. While navigating through the tumultuous neighborhoods of South Central L.A., Perry and Keough must track down cold-blooded killers and face their own demons, which prove to be more ruthless than the criminals they pursue.

Standing in the background during Eldon's briefing to the SWAT team is Peter Weireter, who really is LAPD SWAT.

Det. Sgt. Eldon Perry Jr.:
That's my daddy's gun... and the only reason this city's here is because they built it with bullets!

Anachronisms: During one of the riot scenes, a rioter can be seen pushing a shopping cart with Super Soaker brand water guns in it. This particular model of Super Soaker did not exist in 1992.

Written by Michael Bell, Cold 187um (as Gregory Hutchison), Jerry Long and Paul Turner
Performed by Eazy-E
Courtesy of Ruthless Records/Priority Records
Under License from EMI-Capitol Music Special Markets