Brooke Cameron

Brooke Cameron is a main character in the American crime drama, Law &amp; Order: New Orleans.

Biography & Personality
Born in New Orleans, California, in July 1986, Brooke Cameron was raised in a middle-class family, with an older sister, Diane and a younger brother, Stuart. Her sister died of breast cancer during Brooke's senior year of high school. Before this, she had aspired become a police officer, which inspired Brooke to do so and fulfill her sister's dream.

She graduated the police academy at the top of her class, and eventually married trauma surgeon Elliot Freede. The two married and had five children, Shannon, Veronica, Bryan, Elliot Jr., and Hayley. However, the marriage soured after Elliot cheated on her, and she and her children moved in with her brother Stuart, now an attorney, his wife Stephanie and their two boys, Michael and Tobias.

As a detective, she brings her all into the job. She is especially conscious about cases involving children, due to her being a mother. She is especially passionate about women's rights and has endured some sexism on the job. As a mother, Brooke tries to be involved in as much of her children's lives as she can

At the start of the nineteenth season, Brooke transfers to the MCCIS from the Felony Action Squad, after failing to be promoted to Lieutenant for the third time, looking for a change.

Trivia
Service weapon: Glock 26