REMARKS
Council Member Rivera's opening remarks and initial questions
2:10:24
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Council Member Carlina Rivera opens the session by acknowledging the concerns raised in previous testimony and requesting constructive feedback on proposed legislation. She emphasizes the importance of implementing reforms to prevent tragic incidents in the future.
- Rivera asks for a description of the process followed to notify next of kin when someone dies in custody
- She inquires about the training received by staff members involved in notifications
- Rivera also asks about the current policy for handling belongings and releasing video footage of deceased individuals
Carlina Rivera
2:10:24
Hi, everyone.
2:10:25
Thank you for your testimony.
2:10:29
You know, we we hear your concerns are always valid.
2:10:32
We would love it if, you know, at times, you could come in and be on the record as to what changes you think could be made to the bill that could actually result in legislation you would support.
2:10:46
The testimony we heard today was compelling.
2:10:49
It was tragic, and we would like to get to a place where we could implement reforms where this doesn't happen again.
2:11:00
So your testimony and and first deputy commissioner Torres, you know, you said here that chaplains are deployed that records are turned over.
2:11:11
But when a person dies in your custody, can you describe the process followed to notify their to notify their next of kin, including which staff members carry out these duties.
2:11:24
They can't just be, you know, if if you if you contact the chaplains, how?
2:11:28
What happens if if that's not appropriate?
2:11:30
Like, what's next?
2:11:31
What training do they receive?
2:11:33
These staff members?
2:11:34
And second, In terms of records, when a person that's in your custody, what's the current policy regarding the handling of their belongings, and the current policy regarding release of video footage to next of kin?
