Octavio Pisano

Velasco has cemented himself as an essential member of Benson's squad throughout the past few seasons of Law & Order: SVU.

The detective has already cemented herself as an SVU scene-stealer.

"This poor man," Scanavino said about Ice T's sugary new obsession. 

Check out the talented actors who bring the fearless Manhattan SVU to life.

The detective spent a while proving himself to Olivia Benson (and the rest of the squad) after a rough start.

Find out which SVU stars dropped by the experience. 

The Law & Order: Special Victims Unit co-stars are the sweetest best friends! 

The stars are happier than ever as they begin filming on the 25th season of the iconic show.

The actor who plays Law & Order: SVU's Det. Joe Velasco detective says he has some of the coolest coworkers.

From Olivia Benson to Amanda Rollins, these SVU detectives have made our hearts go dun-dun.

She got a job offer she just couldn't refuse. 

You can always trust Benson to get to the bottom of something.

Pisano tells NBC Insider that Velasco's standing with Benson "is a little more solidified" after the latest episode.

"I actually pitched the idea for the story," Buckley tells NBC Insider about her SVU episode.

Officer Tonie Churlish is giving the Manhattan SVU a bit of a shake-up! 

When the boxed wine comes out, so do the secrets.

Congratulations to the iconic SVU couple! 

What's going on?

Capt. Olivia Benson, Det. Elliot Stabler, and District Attorney Jack McCoy are joining forces on a single case.

Law & Order: SVU returns to NBC on September 22.