They all had delineated roles within the homicide division. It was one of the things the Chief insisted on. That there be no confusion, no cracks. No overlap. They all knew what their jobs were, knew what was expected. Worked as a team. No rivalry. No in-fighting. Chief Inspector Gamache was the undisputed head of homicide. Inspector Jean-Guy Beauvoir was his second in command. Agent Lacoste, up for promotion, was the senior agent. And below them were more than a hundred agents and investigators. And several hundred support staff. The Chief made it clear. In confusion, in fractures, lay
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