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“Keeping The Peace” 

a 20 minute sitcom 

 created by Sebastian “C-Bazz” Fort

Logline: Bronson Fields an effective Hostage Negotiator finding simple solutions in a complicated world.

ONE PARAGRAPH OVERVIEW

Keeping the Peace is the story of Detective Bronson Fields (30) a lazy yet clever detective whose --------after losing his job at the LAPD for not following protocol. Determined to turn their bad fortune into     good, Detective Bronson Fields partners up with Detective Teri Slaughter, an over the top ex-marine who was also fired from the force, to tackle crime in Los Angeles in their own special way.                        Determined to keep the streets safe, they will wear disguises, use Jedi Mind Tricks, ride kid’s bikes, and do whatever is necessary to put the bad guys behind bars in this upbeat sitcom that will have you on the edge of your seat laughing all the way through!

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SHOW SUMMARY

Enter the life of Detective Bronson Fields, a slightly overweight and lazy Hostage Negotiator/Detective tackles crime in the streets of Los Angeles; does things his own way even though being constantly nagged by his ex-marine female partner (Detective Teri Slaughter) always trying to keep him in line while working for a “Classified Second Chance Unit” after being kicked out of LAPD for their unorthodox methods.  Detective Bronson also has a family that lives long distance that he elects to keep secret from everyone because of being instructed by LT. Hatchett.  The unit is very new and not sure if everyone can be trusted as of yet.   His wife can’t move due to her finishing her last semester of nursing school. The story follows him going back and forth living two separate lives while attempting to “Keep The Peace” in both worlds.  Detective Bronson is always talking his way out of one situation to another.  Will his family or the streets tear him apart? Or will he self-destruct?  You have to watch and see.  

CHARACTER DESCRIPTION

 

Detective Bronson Fields – A lazy yet effective Hostage Negotiator/Detective who moved from a small town in Louisiana to the big city of Los Angeles to become a hero looking for the stardom that could come from the big Hollywood lights.  Misguided in his journey Detective Fields does things his way tackling the streets always looking to talk his way out of any situation.  His best method is to put his gun down to reason with criminals.  He also goes back and forth from LA to LA.(Louisiana) because of family(A wife and a daughter) but will move them out once his wife is done with nursing school.  He hopes to someday be the new Dr. Phil.  Recently he was kicked out of LAPD for being too passive and not following procedures.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lt. Larry Hatchett – One of the nicest police officers you will ever meet with a heart of gold.  He has been with LAPD for about 15 yrs and has worked up the ladder.   Was once the lead detective over Fields and Slaughter and still feels responsible for their careers so he has maintained his friendship with them.  As of now he acts as a liason between the LAPD and the private investigations firm normally tipping off Fields and Slaughter of any crimes allowing them to arrive just before LAPD on most cases.  He likes the tactics of Fields and sees him as a great person and detective also deep down in he wants to leave LAPD and go rogue but for now he stays for the benefits and perks.  He is one of the founding members of  classified “Second Chance Unit”.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chief Harold Tatum – A retired police Captain who came to start up the Second Chance  unit because he wanted to change the way things were done on city law levels.   Kind of a screwball but hardened guy.  He really likes the outcasts because he feels he is one.  After growing weary from seeing too many crooked cops he sought out good agents who needed a second chance but were also good cops. Believer in second chances and wants his agency to become the new law.  He paired up Bronson and Slaughter after a recommendation from Lt. Hatchett.  

 

Detective Phillip Willams – Newest to the department, an ex-marine brought in as a weapons expert. He and Bronson have a long past.  They went to high school together and they were re-united so Fields decided to get him on board at the unit.  Fun and silly guy but knows his weapons.  He reminds Bronson of his past and is good to be around because of the familiarity.  They are good friends but not the best partners. 

Detective Teri Slaughter – Tough, athletic, healthy ex-marine basically the polar opposite of Detective Bronson Fields; she is a ball-buster type of female that works hard for everything.  Slaughter prides herself on being a devout vegan and expert in hand-to-hand combat; always looking for a good fight and challenge.  After being kicked off the LAPD force for excessive brutality she has joined a private special investigations unit called “Second Chance Unit”(SCU) and picked up the occupation of bounty hunter- Not for the money, but because it keeps her blood pumping.  She is constantly pushing Bronson to be more like her; his ways drive her crazy but deep down she admires him and gradually is becoming more like Fields.  
Debra Matthews – An African American know it all single female in her early 30s who is the secretary of the special investigations unit sometimes acting as dispatcher.  Keeps the office together but at the same time is always in every ones business.  Never a dull moment when she is around generally saying whatever is on her mind.  Holds no punches and does all the research and admin work for the team.

PILOT EPISODE 

The pilot episode begins with Detective Bronson Fields sleeping when he

is suddenly awakened by his partner Detective Slaughter who is speeding

over to his apartment; picks him up to head to a deadly, hostage situation

but not until Fields has his donuts and coffee first.  REALLY?! Once arriving to

the dangerous scene Bronson takes action by heading into the line of fire by disguising himself as a donut delivery man.  After facing off with the gunman, Bronson diverts his attention and takes him down.  Bronson then travels home to spend time with his family; while home he finds out that the gunman he arrested has an older brother and wants revenge.  Upon returning to his office Bronson finds out that the Chief has been kidnapped.  This prompts Fields to save the Chief and diffuse the problem only to have Slaughter come in and leave her mark.  

FUTURE EPISODES

Future episodes will include more                                              with family in Louisiana getting to know his wife and the challenges he faces with being married and attempting to have a career that is long distance while struggling to keep her happy.  There will be more silly antics, disguises and more hostage type situations to see Bronson at work.  There is even going to be a hostage situation to take place at his wife’s work place while he is down spending time with his family.  The show is going to show a more modern look at an unorthodox family that many people can relate to.  There is also going to be an antagonist                                             for the LA police department that will try to end the SCU.  Also Detective Fields secret                                                          of him having a family will be revealed midway through the first                                                                                  season.  Fitness challenges and various diets will be a constant running                                                                            gag in the show to keep Bronson on his toes and constantly into                                                                                         trouble.

 

 

 

 

FUTURE SEASONS

Future seasons of Keeping The Peace will show the ongoing                                                                                    of his relationship with his wife. He will finally move his family out to                                                                        Cali after season one.  The aging of his daughter and how much more she is                                                             going to need him as the older she becomes.  Detective Slaughter will come out as a                                             lesbian.  Newer characters will be introduced to give the show more range.  Detective Bronson will be approached by a tv network to have his own reality show and to host his own talk show.  The people are really going to gravitate toward him and accept him as an unlikely hero.  He will go to the White House and uncover a conspiracy against the president.  There will also be more involvement of Hollywood.  Bronson will have to show up at the Oscars and save all the A list actors from being blown up by a disgruntled movie Producer.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Viable Networks:

USA, TBS, TNT, TV1, TVLand, BET, FX, Netflix, Centric

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