“There are very few things in life that are literally dreams come true.
This is mine,” the show’s creator Dick Wolf toldDeadlineabout “Law & Order” being renewed.
Van Buren was in charge of the detectives of the 27th Precinct.

“So Dick let two of the guys go, and he brought on two women.
It was really that simple.”
“It’s a graceful way to go,” she toldEntertainment Weeklyat the time.

“I’ve given it my best for 16 years.
It’s time to move on.