[s9e17] Authority -

: A caller posing as a police officer would convince restaurant managers to conduct invasive strip searches on employees or customers under the guise of an investigation.

: Rook orchestrates a massive public "freeze" at Grand Central Terminal, mocking the police and showcasing his ability to lead a crowd. [S9E17] Authority

: In the climax, Rook tests Olivia Benson by demanding she shock Elliott Stabler to prove she is different from the "sheep" he despises. : A caller posing as a police officer

: Beneath Rook’s intellectual crusade is a personal tragedy; his wife and unborn child died during childbirth, a loss he blames on a doctor's incompetence. He later psychologically manipulated that doctor into committing suicide. Memorable Moments : Beneath Rook’s intellectual crusade is a personal

The episode's opening scene is "ripped from the headlines," specifically inspired by a series of that occurred across the U.S. starting in the late 90s.