He keeps getting awarded Cop of the Year. His arrest rate is phenomenal, and was pretty stupendous even before his senses kicked in. I think partly it's because he's incredibly resourseful -- he does take risks most people wouldn't, just because that's what he's like.

So far, every time I've seen him get taken off a case, he's disobeyed and solved it anyway.

The fact that his immediate C.O. is very fond of him and randomly helps him break the rules...