I love that she can put Lassiter (and Shawn) in his place with just a look. I love that she refuses to be pushed around when it came to being "Interim" Chief and was willing to leave a job she loved because she knew she deserved to be treated better. I love that not only is she a woman kicking ass in what's usually a man's job, but for a good part of the series she does it pregnant. I love that while she clearly doesn't really buy that Shawn's a psychic for reals, as long as he gets results he can flail his arms around as much as he likes. And I love her exasperated sighs whenever Shawn or Juliet or Lassiter do something crazy.:)