Dex opens the episode by paying tribute to Sergeant First Class Alwyn C. Cashe who is being posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on October 17, 2005 in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Dex learns of the sudden and tragic passing of his childhood friend and fellow law enforcement officer Deputy Kevin Johnson and has a moment of silence. Dex opens up about his reluctancy to deal with and talk about death. Despite the craziness surrounding the profession of policing, Dex shares with everyone the 10 reasons he loves being a police officer and serving with the Louisville Metro Police Department.