Police work is not what you see on television. In the real world, it's tougher, it's grittier, and there's a lot more on the line. This is the true life story of a modern hero whose perseverance and faith helped him to turn at-risk kids away from some of LA's deadliest gangs and prison. Born in Brooklyn, Frank DiPaola flew to Los Angeles with one suitcase to maybe become an actor. Instead he became a cop. He also became an actor. He also saved lives.