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QUESTION

What Circumstances Require the Utilization of Lineups?

0:46:43

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Council Member inquires about specific circumstances and procedures related to the utilization of police lineups, particularly seeking clarity on when and how they are implemented compared to photo arrays. An NYPD representative explains the comprehensive process involved in conducting a lineup, including authorization from a supervisor, ensuring proper execution and documentation, facility appropriateness, witness separation, availability of translators, and allowing defense counsel’s presence and input. The importance of photographing the lineup to memorialize the procedure is also highlighted, alongside the consideration for the double blind procedure's potential application in lineups.

Yusef Salaam

0:46:43

I was wondering what circumstances a particular procedure would be utilized in in terms of what we're talking about as well.

Josh Levin

0:46:54

Just a bit of clarification.

0:46:56

Can you what exactly do you mean?

0:46:58

What procedures would be used during what

Yusef Salaam

0:47:01

Well, we've been talking about photo arrays, but I'm thinking specifically about lineups in general.

Joseph Kenny

0:47:11

Like I I I stated earlier a little bit, the the line of procedure itself a detective can't just decide they're gonna do a lineup.

0:47:19

They have to get authorization from a supervisor.

0:47:22

Alright?

0:47:22

The supervisor has multiple steps and layers that they have to go through.

0:47:26

They have to ensure that it's done properly.

0:47:28

They have to ensure that the correct paperwork is done.

0:47:30

They have to ensure that it's done in an appropriate facility.

0:47:33

They have to keep the witnesses separated, obtain translators if needed, and they observe the entire process.

0:47:40

You know, it it's defense counsel is allowed to be present and can make suggestions, reasonable suggestions to the lineup.

0:47:50

For instance, you know, the clothing issue that we spoke about, hey, the height is a little bit weird because they sit down, things of that nature.

0:47:57

If there's a if there's a prefancy, we get a legal bureau involved, and they work it out with the lawyer.

0:48:01

And in many cases, the assistant district attorney that's handling the case is also present for the lineup.

0:48:06

So, you know, that that's some of the steps that we take to to ensure that it's done properly.

0:48:12

The the lineup itself, a photograph is taken of the full lineup to memorialize it.

0:48:17

You know, certainly, we can discuss the double blind procedure that you are recommending.

0:48:24

You know, I I I it falls right into what we're discussing with photo arrays, but it's a very interesting aspect that I I find I find that part very interesting.

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