Not long after George Floyd was killed by police officers on the 25th of May, the Law and Order: SVU showrunner, Warren Leight, addressed his show’s portrayal of the authorities.
According to Digital Spy, Leight believes that cop shows aren’t doing their part in the fight for justice. Reported first by the Hollywood Reporter, when asked by journalists if cops were portrayed “too positively,” he said, “collectively?
Yes.” Leight went on to say that he might be “mis-contributing” to society, perhaps not as an individual, but “collectively.” Warren says that he hopes fans will look at the fictional elements of the New York Police Department on SVU for what they are.
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