Sergeant David Gabriel is one of the first members of the Priority Homicide Division to warm to Brenda Leigh Johnson when she arrives, although he has previously been aligned with Commander Russell Taylor, who tries to undermine her.The ambitious and eager Gabriel quickly becomes Brenda's favorite in the squad (she says as much) and her right-hand man, also occasionally her driver and errand boy. Gabriel is thoughtful and intelligent, and will stand up for what he believes in, even disagreeing vocally with Brenda when she veers toward street justice outside the system. Gabriel is a problem solver and creative thinker.Background: He has a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California. Gabriel begins a relationship with Detective Irene Daniels in season two.