DCI James Lawyler

 made his first appearance on 1 October 2019. He is portrayed by Eke Chukwu.

Storylines
James is a DCI who was taught as a PC by Jack Branning and use to make him coffees (Skimmed Milk, 1 and half sugars), when Jack re-joins the Police James has now become Jacks boss. He jokingly tells Jack that he likes his coffee decaf with a splash of almond milk.