The Portland Police Bureau's Elite Special Crimes Unit is led by Det. Lt. Everett Backstrom, an alcoholic smoker whose health is failing, but he takes on cases in special circumstances.The Portland Police Bureau's Elite Special Crimes Unit is led by Det. Lt. Everett Backstrom, an alcoholic smoker whose health is failing, but he takes on cases in special circumstances.The Portland Police Bureau's Elite Special Crimes Unit is led by Det. Lt. Everett Backstrom, an alcoholic smoker whose health is failing, but he takes on cases in special circumstances.