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November 04, 2010

Using tape-recorded testimony in an administrative proceeding

Using tape-recorded testimony in an administrative proceeding
Miller v Howard Safir, App. Div., 259 AD2d 337

John Miller, Jr. challenged the New York City police commissioner’s revocation of his designation as a Special Patrolman. The commissioner had determined that Miller was “unfit for the position of Special Patrolman” following an incident during which Miller assaulted an individual.

The Appellate Division noted that the police commissioner’s determination was supported by substantial evidence, including Miller’s own admission that he knocked down the individual’s door and assaulted her.

However, Miller complained that the determination was based on a tape recording by the individual rather than her giving her personally testifying in the presence of the hearing officer.

The Appellate Division ruled that the tape-recorded evidence, which was sworn testimony, constituted substantial evidence, citing Abdur-Raheem v Mann, 85 NY2d 113 and Butler v Coughlin, 193 AD2d 973 in support of its ruling.
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