Nina Cassady

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Nina Cassady
Title Detective
Affiliation New York City Police Department
Division Homicide Department
First Appearance L&O: "Fame"
Last Appearance L&O: "The Family Hour"
Played by Milena Govich

Nina Cassady was a detective on Law & Order, portrayed by Milena Govich. Cassady, the first female detective in the original Law & Order series, appeared in the seventeenth season. Cassady was partner to Detective Ed Green.

Her arrival at the 27th Precinct was controversial, as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren, the precinct commander, had someone lined up to be Green's partner. Van Buren was overruled, however, after Cassidy's involvement in a well-publicized arrest led to her being promoted. Van Buren was very concered about Cassidy's lack of experience, and made that very clear. (L&O: Fame)