Created by Emmy Award-winning Producer Dick Wolf, quot Law amp Order: Special Victims Unit, quot now in its 二一st season, makes television history as the longest-running primetime live-action series of all time nbsp This hard-hitting and emotional series from NBC quot s quot Law amp Order quot brand chronicles the lives of the Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department, an elite squad of detectives who investigate crimes of sexual assault, child abuse and domestic violence nbsp As acting commander of the SVU, Lieutenant Olivia Benson is a seasoned veteran of the unit who has seen it all She leads with empathy and professionalism, all the while dealing with her difficult past as a product of rape and her future as mother to a young child – both of which influence the way she relates to the victims and perpetrators of each case Benson is now the longest-running female character in a primetime live-action series nbsp As Benson quot s second-in-command, Sergeant Odafin quot Fin quot Tutuola adds a unique sense of humor and undercover investigative experience, making him a formidable match for any partner Detective Amanda Rollins has earned her place as an integral part of the team while facing head-on the emotional toll it takes to work SVU, and Detective Dominick quot Sonny quot Carisi brings a fresh outlook and distinctive style of investigation to the squad