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Bush’s ErinLindsay exitedChicago P.D., and Upton became the newest member of the Intelligence Unit.

Tracy Spiridakos Left Chicago P.D.

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I wanted us to send out the character with one last season.

It was a hard decision very, very hard.

I love everybody on the show cast, crew, producers, writers, everybody.

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It’s such an incredible team.

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Instead,Upton quit the Intelligence Unit and left Chicago.

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She explained that she didn’t want to leave the Intelligence Unit or any of the people in it.

Voight encouraged Upton to do what was best for her.

Then, Upton hopped in a taxi and headed towards the airport.

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Just like that, the Intelligence Unit had to start looking forUpton’s replacement inChicago P.D.season 12.

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Upton’s replacement even gets along great with Kevin Atwater.

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Unfortunately, though, Martel’s time in Intelligence comes to an abrupt end by the episode’s conclusion.

Spoilers for theChicago P.D.season 12 premiere ahead!

The tragedy significantly affects Ruzek but also forces Voight to look for another replacement for Upton.

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According to reports, either Kim Burgess, Atwater, or Ruzek is getting promoted.

Will Tracy Spiridakos' Upton Return To Chicago P.D.?

Perhaps she is now an FBI agentand one of her cases brings her back to the Windy City.

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Or Upton might just want to see her former co-workers again.

What Tracy Spiridakos Has Done Since Leaving Chicago P.D.

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