During the original airing of this episode,
Steven Zirnkilton's opening narration was altered to pay tribute to the victims of the September 11, 2001. The narration was as follows: "On September 11th, 2001, New York City was ruthlessly and criminally attacked. While no tribute can heal the pain of that day, the producers of Law & Order dedicate this season to the victims and their families and to the firefighters and police officers who remind us everyday with their lives and courage what it truly means to be an American." Eventually, the usual "In the criminal justice system..." opening was reinstated for syndication, the DVD release and streaming services.