Law & Order: SVU, chronicles the compelling cases of the elite Special Victims Unit of the New York City Police Department. Created by Emmy Award -winning producer Dick Wolf, this award-winning series follows the investigations of Det. Elliot Stabler (Christopher Meloni), a seasoned, seen-it-all veteran of the unit, his tough but compassionate partner, Det. Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay), and the dedicated members of their squad as they try to solve the city's most heinous crimes.