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Comparison of arrest volumes between NYC and smaller jurisdictions
2:30:15
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Council Member Ariola and Commissioner Tisch briefly discuss the difference in arrest volumes between New York City and smaller jurisdictions like Buffalo, emphasizing the challenges this creates for processing discovery requests.
- Ariola references Chief Lipetri's earlier explanation of the higher number of arrests in NYC compared to smaller towns
- Commissioner Tisch confirms that the volume and scale of arrests in NYC is extraordinary
- This comparison is used to highlight the unique challenges NYC faces in implementing discovery laws
Joann Ariola
2:30:15
I agree 100%.
2:30:17
And also I'd like to address the fact that it was stated that because we have a larger amount of arrests, it shouldn't it shouldn't, equate to, being able to process the discovery laws and get that information out.
2:30:35
And chief Lipetri made it clear how many more arrests we have here in New York City than they would in a small town in Buffalo.
Jessica Tisch
2:30:44
That's right.
2:30:45
Volume and scale here is extraordinary.
Joann Ariola
2:30:47
Correct.