The Best Law & Order: SVU Detectives, Ranked

Detective Chester Lake held a relatively short existence on Law & Order: SVU, but his appearance was quite impactful. Played by Adam Beach, Lake was the first Native American in the series. Detective Lake was noted for his determination and unwavering pursuit of justice.

It was the latter that eventually got him in trouble. Lake was introduced in Season 8 and he made it through the end of Season 9 before being arrested for shooting a fellow cop. When it was determined the shooting was in self-defense, Lake was released, only to be found standing over a dead second cop who had a history of brutality.

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