Other mistake: When waiting at Lake Trout to ambush Marlo, the Barksdale crew are in the same car that Marlon was driving round earlier in the series (same number plate: 107M703) It is visible as they (Avon and his crew) drive away from the scene after Chris has shot into the car. (00:51:02)
The Wire (2002)
1 other mistake in season 3 - chronological order
Starring: Dominic West, Wendell Pierce, John Doman, Deirdre Lovejoy
Revealing mistake: As Bunk is ordering ballistics to rush comparisons, the dead bodyguard is breathing during the scene. (00:01:55)
Avon Barksdale: I ain't no suit-wearin' businessman like you... you know I'm just a gangsta I suppose.
Question: What does ISD stand for in Baltimore police? It is mentioned by major Colvin to Carv after police officers correctly guess that somebody (Carv) has moved the dead body (Internal affairs is called IID during the show). It is mentioned again in Season 4 episode 8, when Herc worries about how to get back an expensive camera that Carv helped borrow to that ISD department.
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Answer: ISD was the Inspectional Services Division, a controversial intelligence arm of the Baltimore PD which operated from 1966 to 1976 and reported directly to the commissioner, Donald Pomerleau.
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