Jim Hopper (David Harbour) is the chief of police in Hawkins, IN. Having lost his own child, he dedicates his time and efforts into helping Joyce find Will, as well as uncovering the truth behind the secret government operation. During the season finale, Hopper and Joyce enter the Upside-Down themselves and rescue Will. After dropping the boy off at the hospital, Hopper is seen reluctantly getting into a black SUV with government agents; a month later, he delivers a box of Eggos to a metal box out in the woods. The scene suggests that Eleven, a big fan of Eggos, is still alive. However, Hopper's involvement with the government agents, and the extent of his knowledge of Eleven's whereabouts and condition, is unknown.
