The plot centers on a disturbing series of rape and murder cases that bridge two cities. The investigation begins when the Intelligence Unit discovers a victim whose assault matches the MO of a serial killer previously active in New York . Key Plot Points

Officer Kim Burgess is given a rare opportunity to prove her skills to the Intelligence Unit, moving closer to her goal of becoming a detective.

Reviewers generally noted that the episode followed standard procedural "conventions" (fitting its title), with some calling it a "middle-of-the-mill" case. However, the crossover element was praised for effectively linking the Dick Wolf shared universe and providing a strong hook for fans of both franchises.

Detective Erin Lindsay faces a different kind of tension when she enlists Jay Halstead to be her date to her high school reunion to face off against an old rival named Stephanie.

" Conventions " is the sixth episode of the first season of the police procedural drama , which originally aired on February 26, 2014 . This episode is notable for being a major crossover event with Law & Order: Special Victims Unit , bringing New York detectives into the world of the Chicago Intelligence Unit. Episode Overview