Michael Gerber, Deputy Commissioner of Legal Matters for the NYPD, introduces himself and his colleagues present at the hearing. He acknowledges the opportunity to speak about youth, gangs, and the two bills under consideration.

• Identifies Michael LiPetri (Chief of Crime Control Strategies), Jason Savino (Assistant Chief of Detective Bureau), and Alden Foster (Assistant Commissioner of Community Affairs Bureau) as present
• Speaks on behalf of Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch
• Sets the stage for discussing youth and gangs, as well as two bills under consideration