Q&A
Inquiry into OTI's role in approving NYPD surveillance technology
2:26:21
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Council Member Jennifer Gutiérrez questions NYPD Deputy Commissioner Michael Gerber about the Office of Technology and Innovation's (OTI) role in approving surveillance technology for the department. Gerber provides limited information due to his lack of involvement in the contracting process.
- Gerber is unaware of any instances where OTI has denied NYPD's request to use specific surveillance technology
- Discussion reveals potential gaps in communication or knowledge sharing between NYPD's legal department and those handling technology contracts
- Highlights the need for more comprehensive representation from NYPD in future hearings on technology-related matters
Jennifer Gutiérrez
2:26:21
My question is specifically about OTI.
2:26:24
If you can answer I know they're not here, but these are questions just in relationship to OTI.
2:26:30
Has there been any instance where, to your knowledge, OTI has denied the department's request to use specific surveillance technology?
Michael Gerber
2:26:42
Not that I'm aware of, but I'm also I'm not aware of any such circumstance.
2:26:47
I'm also not sure about what process kind of you're referring to in terms of their approval or disapproval.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
2:26:53
Well, in many instances, Commissioner Fraser and many reps from OTI have said, like, if there's any technology contract with any agency, it goes to through OTI.
2:27:04
So that's why I'm PD being an agency, that's why I'm asking
Michael Gerber
2:27:07
to confirm So the answer to your question is I'm not aware of that.
2:27:10
But again, I really do want to emphasize, and I'm sorry to be a broken record about this, like you have the wrong people here to talk about contracting.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
2:27:17
Say that again?
Michael Gerber
2:27:18
If you have questions about contracting, like that process or
Jennifer Gutiérrez
2:27:21
You have seven binders today.
Michael Gerber
2:27:23
On on many other subjects.
2:27:24
Many other subjects.
2:27:25
Boy.
2:27:25
But but but not that.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
2:27:26
That's fair.