You’re a detective with a unique skill system at your disposal and a whole city to carve your path across. Interrogate unforgettable characters, crack murders or take bribes. Become a hero or an absolute disaster of a human being.
A couple dead dogs may be mentioned depending on the playthrough. They're not depicted on screen or dogs the player has formed any emotional connection with.
It doesn't happen on-screen, but a story is told about a woman being brutalized for entertainment. The player is warned multiple times against hearing it and given several opportunities to stop before the graphic description begins.