First appearance of Joel de la Fuente as Tactical Assistance Response Unit Tech Ruben Morales. Morales appears in a total of 52 episodes through Season 12.
Emily Deschanel is the first main cast member from Bones (2005) to guest star in Law and Order SVU. Years later her co-star T.J. Thyne guest starred in season 20.
First time 9/11 is referenced in any Law and Order franchise.