“She comes in hot. The first episode, she’s tracking a gun trafficker undercover and we wind up trying to find the same offender, so we end up working together. And it’s great because she’s coming in without any prior knowledge of Voight, so she’s not intimidated by him. She’s not this green, brand-new cop. She’s been around and is able to be very honest with Voight right off the bat. We see her speak to him like he’s anybody else on the street. She’s a breath of fresh air.”

Imani will occupy a position in the team that is rarely held by other members. Because she’s not afraid of him, Imani gains an equal footing and rises to the level of Voight’s partner in the unit.

She becomes “a little bit of a partner for Voight, whether he wants it or not,” the showrunner said. What does this mean for Voight and Chapman’s (Sara Bues) relationship? Could Imani be what he needs, given the numerous problems heading for the unit in Season 13?

Nothing Is the Same for Intelligence In ‘Chicago P.D.’ Season 13