In all the recent talk about gun control and weapons laws, a new device being tested by the New York City Police Department won’t likely get much resistance. It’s a high-tech gadget that scans through your clothes and can apparently identify whether or not you are carrying a gun. It’s called a T-Ray machine, and despite some pretty obvious privacy concerns, even the New York Civil Liberties Union thinks it might have some redeeming qualities. Continue reading “NYPD Testing Device That Scans Body for Guns”
NYPD Developing Radiation Technology to Scan People for Guns
Radiation scanners mounted on squad cars seems like a scene out of a futuristic science fiction movie. But, if the NYPD and Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly have their way, it will be a reality sooner than you might think. The agency is working to develop a system of scanners that will identify people on the street who might be strapped with a firearm. While it’s all done in the name of public safety, one has to wonder if the end justifies the means. Continue reading “NYPD Developing Radiation Technology to Scan People for Guns”
NY DNA Database May Include Misdemeanor Offenders
Currently, if you are convicted of a felony or one of 37 misdemeanors in the state of New York, you must submit to a DNA screening and have your genetic code entered into a database. But the volume of this database could be significantly increased if Governor Andrew Cuomo has his way. Continue reading “NY DNA Database May Include Misdemeanor Offenders”
Buffalo Officials Defend Their Surveillance Camera Arsenal
The city of Buffalo has 125 surveillance cameras on its street corners and public areas. This is up from 60 just a few years ago. They want more and are consistently talking about how great the cameras are in an effort to gain support, and potential funding. Continue reading “Buffalo Officials Defend Their Surveillance Camera Arsenal”
NYPD Scanning Eyes for Foolproof Identification
The NYPD has begun a controversial method of identifying arrestees this week—by scanning the irises of the eyes. Spurred by two separate cases of pretrial detainees escaping custody by posing as others, the Department has reportedly been working on this technology for some time, though the implementation caught some off guard. Continue reading “NYPD Scanning Eyes for Foolproof Identification”