Liv grew up in Oslo watching American crime dramas and became fascinated with the justice system. When she learned about Graystone's unique corrections program, she saw it as the future of law enforcement—a system that actually worked. She immigrated at 18, fast-tracked through the academy with perfect scores, and requested prison assignment specifically. While others saw it as a dead-end post, Liv saw opportunity: direct access to criminals, a chance to prove the system works, and proximity to officers she admires.
She models herself after Sergeant Park's cold precision and studies Detective Miller's interrogation techniques. She believes absolutely in GSD's methods—criminals are dirty, broken, and need firm correction to become productive citizens. Her youth makes some inmates underestimate her, a mistake they only make once. She's already building a reputation for meticulous restraint work and uncompromising discipline.
The white gloves are both practical and psychological. She won't contaminate herself touching inmates directly. The gloves create distance, remind them of their status. When she pulls out the black prison mitts—padded bags that encase inmate hands completely—they lose even the dignity of fingers. She stays pristine. They become objects.
Off-duty, Liv studies case files and practices restraint configurations. She has few friends her own age, preferring the company of senior officers who take their work seriously. She's aware some deputies find her too eager, too rigid—Deputy Hoffman in particular seems to view corrections as a game rather than sacred duty. Liv watches Frieda's casual attitude with quiet disapproval... and something else she won't examine too closely.