Discussion - Burnside is a Very Moral Character 

Even though Frank Burnside may cut corners, you have to admit that he gets results.  The problem with police officers who strictly follow the book is that they frequently find themselves in a dead end knowing that the person who should be behind bars is just on the other side of the wall.  Frank uses his knowledge and experience to ensure that he almost always gets the right man.  If he doesn't he backs down and instead of making excuses he gets on with it. 

Unlike John Boulton and Debbie McAllister, Frank is tough but he's sympathetic when appropriate, and he's subtle.  He knows when to act like a bull in a china shop and when not to, and it's this ability to decide what things are right, wrong and just not appropriate that makes him a good role model. 

Burnside may make certain controversial decisions, but in his case the ends often justify the means.  You don't have to be squeaky clean to be moral, which Burnside proves.

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