(Deputy) Commissioner Burrell is gruff and believes in a "chain of command" style of authority. He uses his influence to over power others and wants to ascend to Police Commissioner. It is under his orders that the task force to investigate the Barksdale empire after a Judge berates him for D'Angelo buying off a witness. Not much is known about his life outside the force besides his lust for power. He speaks fiercely and is almost always giving an order.