How will Burgess and Ruzek's marital status affect the Chicago P.D. team this season?

Voight will have to carefully delegate responsibilities to prevent conflicts of interest, as Burgess and Ruzek's relationship status can "lead to bad decisions and mistakes" for the team.

What is the Chicago P.D. showrunner's perspective on the Burgess-Ruzek storyline this season?

Showrunner Gwen Sigan is excited to explore how Burgess and Ruzek's newfound stability at home will affect their work dynamic and the "different dynamic" the unit will face moving forward.

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Voight Accepts Burgess-Ruzek Romance, Prioritizes Team Dynamics

Q: What is Sergeant Voight's stance on Burgess and Ruzek's relationship?

Sergeant Voight has accepted and supports the relationship between detectives Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek, but sees it as a potential problem for the Intelligence Team.

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Summary

Sergeant Voight supports Burgess and Ruzek's relationship, but sees it as a potential problem
Voight must carefully delegate responsibilities to prevent conflicts of interest
Burgess and Ruzek's marital status will affect the Intelligence Team this season

Voight Accepts Burgess-Ruzek Romance, Prioritizes Team Dynamics

As of October 8th, 2025, Sergeant Hank Voight of the Chicago P.D. has made an exception to his stance against interoffice romances, accepting the relationship between detectives Kim Burgess and Adam Ruzek. However, Voight acknowledges that this presents a potential problem for the Intelligence Team.

Voight, played by actor Jason Beghe, explains that while he supports Burgess and Ruzek and considers them family, their marital status will require him to carefully delegate responsibilities to prevent conflicts of interest. The sergeant notes that having to factor in the couple's relationship when assigning cases won't be easy this season, as it "can lead to bad decisions and mistakes."