Q&A
NYPD's data purchasing practices from private companies
1:28:56
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Council Member Gutiérrez inquires about NYPD's practices of purchasing data from private companies, particularly DNA companies. Deputy Commissioner Gerber responds to the question.
- Gerber states that the officials present at the hearing are not aware of NYPD purchasing data from private companies
- The response suggests that if such practices exist, they are not widely known within the department
- The brief exchange highlights the need for further investigation into NYPD's data acquisition practices
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:28:56
Okay.
1:28:57
I just want to ask a couple questions regarding data sharing, and then we'll move along.
1:29:03
Does the NYPD purchase data or act as a consumer with other with DNA companies, for example?
1:29:11
Are you purchasing data from private companies?
Michael Gerber
1:29:17
Not that I'm aware of, but no.
1:29:21
It's really not not the individuals here are aware of.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:29:23
Say that again?
Michael Gerber
1:29:24
The individuals here at the table are not aware of that, no.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:29:27
Okay.