In CHICAGO P.D. Season 12, Episode 5, Toya Turner played Officer Kiana Cook, who made her debut in the Intelligence Unit. Cook— a new regular on the show, went to Intelligence to get help with a case, which led to her getting a spot in Voight’s elite unit.
At the start of the episode— Officer Kiana Cook asks Intelligence for help with an investigation. Cook shows throughout the hour that she is a skilled officer and that she has the potential to leave a lasting impression on the team. As the story goes on, the audience learns more about Cook’s past, such as how she had a rough relationship with her sergeant after calling him out for being a bad leader. Because she was too brave, she was demoted to patrol, but it showed how brave and fair she was.
Since Officer Torres had been watching Cook, she notices that Cook and her sergeant are having a hard time getting along. He is impressed by her strong instincts and her ability to do a good job with the investigation, even though she has had problems at work. At the end of the case, Torres tells Cook that she might want to join their unit, which sets the stage for her possible transfer.
During the investigation, Cook shows that she is a good police officer by doing a great job of talking to both suspects and witnesses. When you put together her psychological approach to solving cases with her street smarts, it’s clear that she’s ready to take on more. Showrunner Gwen Sigan said that this episode shows fans a more complex side of Cook’s personality. She was good on the streets in her scenes with Ruzek, but this week’s episode shows how good she is at seeing cases through to the end, which is a hint at what she could bring to Intelligence in the long run.
Sigan also said that this episode was meant to show how Cook fit in with the rest of the unit. Because she’s already worked on a tactical team and in patrol, her character isn’t like most new police officers who just graduated. Based on her background, Cook is a good fit for Intelligence —which has been a tough transition for other new team members in the past.
Tores is especially impressed by Cook’s toughness and drive. The episode goes on, and it’s clear that Torres respects her for both her police skills and her personal strength in dealing with problems in the department. He thinks this is the best time for her to move up and learn something new, both for herself and for Intelligence.
But Sergeant Hank Voight (Jason Beghe), who is in charge of the Intelligence Unit, decides what will happen to Cook in the end. Voight does notice something special about Cook, though. He trusts her instincts and sees that she’s not looking for his approval or validation — which is a trait Voight likes to see in new hires. Voight thinks she’d be a good addition to the unit after hearing more about her problems from Torres. He admires her initiative and commitment.
Cook and Voight’s relationship is likely to grow as the season goes on but it won’t be like Voight’s relationships with officers like Upton or Lindsay. Sigan says Cook already knows who she is and isn’t necessarily looking for Voight to be a father figure to her like he has been to others in the past. Their relationship will be based on trust and respect for each other, with Cook making her own way within the team.
Cook’s transition will be a little different from those of other new hires who have had to get used to working with intelligence. She is not a new officer still learning the ropes; she is an experienced officer who knows what she can do as a police officer. With this experience, she’ll be ready to take on the team’s high-stakes cases, which will give the story a new twist.
Cook’s story will not be about the usual growing pains, but about her finding her place in Intelligence and falling in love with how hard the job is. As she works through high-profile cases and continues to show how valuable she is to Voight’s team, her journey is sure to add a new and interesting plot to the season.
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