Pete

John's second‑in‑command who tries to calm him during the ceremony. Pete Dwyer, Mercer's second‑in‑command, assigns Mark his first field task. Provides the case briefing on Kevin Simpson’s murder and outlines the investigative plan. Pete is assigned to handle the press briefing and will issue a request for information about Jodie and Scott. Escorts John from the funeral and later dispatches Mark to the Simpson homicide Team member discusses door‑to‑door canvassing and assigns Mark to new leads. Provides personal details and insights on the case and team Officer Pete provides logistical details about the rental property and the suspect's finances, and comments on the weather and his own condition. Comments on killer's changed MO, suggests girlfriend may be dead, joins strategic discussion Pete is briefly mentioned as having left earlier, causing tension before the hospital visit. Provides live video feed from the woods, reports van location and search conditions. Co‑ordinating the search for Jodie after signing out Pete leads a night search, investigates a fire, and is ambushed, sustaining stab wounds to his arm and shoulder. Detective Dwyer (Pete) is reported stabbed in the woods and requires a car and helicopter support Pete’s earlier doubt about the search mechanics is shown to have been justified as teams are recalled before reaching the woods. Confirmed he is okay after the earlier incident