Whilst his career was rather uneventful, Hackman was a diligent police officer. His record was always exemplary and he never accepted any of the “perks” that his position offered.
While many of his fellow officers were more than happy to accept free donuts or coffee from grateful store owners, Hackman always paid his way. Though recommended to make the jump to detective, Hackman preferred to remain a uniformed officer, steadily climbing the ranks and proving to be an asset to the force.
A staunch supporter of Amanda Talbot when she held the role of police commissioner, Hackman acted as an adviser and sounding board when she needed someone to talk to, being one of the few people she confided in. When Talbot was elected mayor, she strongly suggested Hackman run for police commissioner, which he narrowly won.
Alexander Hackman is a slight man of average height. He sports a thick graying mustache and keeps his salt and pepper hair slicked back. Despite his best efforts, Hackman always appears disheveled, even back when he wore a uniform. This appearance has served him well in the past, leading others to misinterpret it as a sign of incompetence or lack of professionalism, which is far from the truth.
He is strongly committed to reducing crime within the city and has a special interest in eradicating organized crime.
He works closely with both Mayor Talbot and the CSHA to try and incorporate the new influx of superheroes into the city as smoothly as possible and is a staunch supporter of deputizing them.