Her highly competitive trait comes from him. She is either her parents' 2nd, 3rd, or 4th favorite child. She has seven brothers and at least two nephews. Her ambition has never been a hindrenss, rather it being one of her biggest motivators.Īmy comes from a Cuban-American family. When she is planning on taking the Sergeant's test, not a single member of the squad doubts that she will pass and be an excellent sergeant. Though generally the one to get pushed around, Amy is not incapable of standing up for herself or her friends when needed, and can become incredibly assertive.ĭespite frequently being made fun of, Amy is credited as being one of the most talented and competent detectives in the 99th precinct, and has displayed great leadership abilities when required. Despite this, Amy is a genuinely kind and caring person who is always looking out for her fellow officers, not hesitating to help them out with their issues. Nonetheless, Amy will still hold her friends to the same impossible standards she sets for herself, which again leads to her coming off as overbearing. Amy’s straight-forward and uptight attitude, along with being overall more sensitive than her colleagues, has caused her to end up as the butt of many jokes, particularly from Gina.

She developed a smoking habit to help deal with her stress, of which she is deeply ashamed of. Her desire for Holt's approval might also stem from the sexual harrassment she received from her old captain and the desire to find a mentor who actually respects her and whom she can respect in turn.ĭue to her need to plan nearly everything in her life, Amy is easily prone to bouts of anxiety and panic when things don’t go as expected. This causes her to be desperate for her captain’s wisdom and approval, often to the point of coming off as awkward, obsessive, and off-putting. Because of how much she values rules and authority, Amy upholds an unnaturally high amount of respect and reverence towards superior officers, particularly Captain Holt. She is often made fun of by others for being a “goody-two shoes”, as she has shown to be incapable of even breaking the smallest rule. ― Terry Jeffords to Raymond Holt in the PilotĪmy is utterly obsessed with anything that has to do with organization or rules, with one of her favorite pastimes even being creating binders for any given situation. She's got seven brothers, so she's always trying to prove she's tough. At the end of the series, Jake becomes a stay-at-home father to their son Mac, whom she gave birth to in the season 7 finale Lights Out, so she can do her job without guilt or regret.

She is also highly competitive, doing whatever it takes to win a bet or competition, often against her partner-turned-husband, Jake Peralta. In the penultimate episode of the series, she far surpasses her original goal of Captain and is promoted to the rank of Chief, working on the new Police Reform Program she developed with her mentor and father figure, Deputy Commissioner Raymond Holt.Īmy is incredibly ambitious and driven, striving for perfection in nearly everything she does. She was promoted to Sergeant in season 5 and became Commander of the Uniformed Officers at the 99. She started the series as a Detective at the 99th precinct, with the ultimate goal of becoming the youngest Captain in the NYPD.

And you, Jake Peralta, are the right person for me.Ĭhief Amy Santiago (portrayed by Melissa Fumero) is a main character in all eight seasons of the show. But as long as you're with the right people, you can handle anything.

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