QUESTION
Why Does NYPD Not Use Double Blind Identification Procedures Despite Recommendation From Experts?
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Council Member Osse inquires why the NYPD does not employ double blind identification procedures, despite recommendations from experts. In response, an NYPD representative clarifies that such procedures have been implemented for photo arrays for several years. The process is meticulously designed to avoid bias, involving a computer-selected, randomly assembled photo array administered by a case-unfamiliar detective. This method ensures the detective administering has no prior knowledge of the case or the photo array, supporting unbiased witness identification.
Chi Ossé
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And why does the NYPD not use double blind identification procedures if experts have said that that is a method that would prevent faulty IDs?
Joseph Kenny
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We do use it for photo arrays.
UNKNOWN
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Okay.
Joseph Kenny
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We change that procedure a couple of years back.
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You know, we it it is administered double blind, meaning that, you know, a detective that's unfamiliar with the case and uninvolved with the case, will administer the photo array.
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It's the photo array is prepared.
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This the photographs are selected by a computer, not by a detective based on the similarities.
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Of the subject in the photo array.
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It's put together randomly.
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It's then placed in a sealed envelope.
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And given to the detective that will administer the photo array itself.
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So the detective that's going to administer the photo array has not seen.
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The array has not seen the photographs and has no knowledge of the case.
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They will then bring that array or have the person come to them, and the fold it will be administered by handing the sealed envelope to the witness who will then open it.
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And be given instructions.
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It's a strict script that is given, that is neutral language.
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It's not to be, you know, suggestive at all.
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And then they they will view that photo array and make their decision, their determination on whether or not they recognize anybody from there.