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Impact of Intro 125 on DNA collection from juveniles
2:11:56
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Council Member Inna Vernikov inquires about the potential impact of Intro 125 on DNA collection from juveniles, particularly regarding parental or attorney cooperation. Chief Michael Lipetri responds cautiously.
- Lipetri confirms DNA evidence is crucial for securing convictions
- The NYPD has strict guidelines requiring a parent or guardian to be present when a juvenile is arrested
- Lipetri declines to speculate on whether parents would be willing to give consent for their children's DNA collection
Inna Vernikov
2:11:56
So you would say it's crucial?
2:11:59
Thank you.
2:12:00
And on Intro one hundred 20 five, based on your experience, how willing do you think parents or attorneys would be to cooperate with DNA collection of their children or their clients?
Michael LiPetri
2:12:17
I can't speak to data behind it, but that's why we have strict guidelines in place to have a parent or guardian present when a juvenile gets arrested.
Inna Vernikov
2:12:29
But just in your opinion, based on your experience, do you think they'd be willing?
2:12:34
Do you think parents would be willing to give consent for their children to give DNA?
Michael LiPetri
2:12:40
I can't speculate on that.
2:12:41
I'm sorry.
Inna Vernikov
2:12:42
Okay.