Detective Jalen Shaw is handing in his badge. The actor who plays him, Mehcad Brooks, is leaving Law & Order after three seasons on the long-running cop show, Entertainment Weekly can confirm. Brooks will not be in the show's upcoming 25th season.

Actor Mehcad Brooks is exiting NBC's 'Law & Order' after three seasons as Detective Jalen Shaw. His departure is a mutual decision, amidst significant changes in the show's cast and production. Brooks is already pursuing new opportunities,