Chair Brooks-Powers questions consequences for officers who don't upload evidence timely
Brooks-Powers asks what happens when officers don't upload evidence timely and whether supervisors are informed. The NYPD representative says they investigate issues brought to light by DAs and address them by severity, acknowledging some delays occur due to voluminous or inaccessible materials.
And just in the event that an offer does not upload the evidence in a timely way, what happens?
Are supervisors informed?
Are there any other actions taken at all?
Sure.
We speak with the district attorneys at a higher level than the arresting officer.
And if something is brought to light, we look into the case.
Are there times where there is an undue delay, unfortunately?
There are times where that occurs.
However, are there scenarios where it is extremely voluminous on the police department side to gather the materials that causes speedy trial to go?
Yes.
Are there times where it's taking the district attorney's office time to review a voluminous case file and they're exercising due diligence in doing so?
Yes.
I think, though, you know, there are times where the material may not exist yet, a complex report.
You know, the chief judge alluded to that in his testimony.
There are times where the materials aren't readily accessible.
You know, the mechanisms in place.
transfer the materials as soon as they exist and are accessible.
And, you know, if the department does find something, then it's dealt with in accordance with the severity of the issue.