Mariska Hargitay was dressed in her "SVU" gear when she was mistaken for a real-life police officer

Mariska Hargitay was filming one of the final episodes of "SVU's" 25th season. The actress was approached by a young girl looking for her mom. She was mistaken for a real-life police officer by the child. The episode is the 25th anniversary of the show's first season.

Mariska Hargitay spoke out for victims of sexual assault as she helped shine a light on the problem at the Empire State Building in New York City Friday. The actress looked slender in a royal blue dress. She was joined by her co-stars in a panel of experts on the issue.