The New York law allowing a suspect to return to the scene of the crime is part of a 2019 criminal justice reform passed into law by New York State. Defendants have the option to file a motion with the court requesting that they be allowed to return to the scene of the crime with their representatives to take photographs, take measurements, and other related things.
The casting of Ed Asner was due to the long friendship between him and Tom Selleck. The two had previously co-starred on the short lived comedy series The Closer (1998).
A Watch Command Log is a daily summary of events of significance compiled by Watch Commanders. There are three watches in a 24-hour period: days, afternoons and graveyards. Items contained in the Watch Command Log are based on information available at the time of its release and should not be interpreted as an admission or finding of guilt. Arrest information may differ from formal charges filed by the prosecuting agency.
Alongside the Command logs are Memo Books, which are written note pads officers must keep as records of their activity.
A similar concept to a Command Log is a Precinct Diary, also known as a Station or General Diary. It is a record of all important transactions/events taking place in a police station, including departure and arrival of police staff; handing over or taking over of charge; arrest of a person; and details of law and order duties. Moreover, it can be summarized by the following:
- Complaints and Charges Preferred
- Names of Arrested Persons
- Names of Complainants
- Listed Offenses
- Weapons or Property Seized, and
- Names of Witnesses.