- [chasing a suspect]
- Jack Bauer: I wish you hadn't called for backup.
- Jessie Hampton: Why?
- Jack Bauer: Because cops have to play by the rules. I may have to break a few with this guy.
- Police Officer: Freeze!
- Jack Bauer: Federal agent!
- Police Officer: Your badge! Nice and slowly.
- Jack Bauer: I'm putting my gun down.
- [puts his gun down, takes out his I.D. and throws it towards the police officer]
- Police Officer: [looking at the I.D] CTU? What the hell is that?
- Jack Bauer: Counter Terrorist Unit. I am federal agent Jack Bauer, I am following a suspect. Shoot me or help me but decide now!
- Police Officer: OK, I will help you.
- Cop: Maybe you didn't notice, but that guy just shot a cop.
- Jack Bauer: I'm aware of that, but there's something else at stake here.
- Cop: Not to me. Not to these guys.