Q&A
NYPD's policies on sharing facial recognition data with other agencies
1:24:58
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Council Member Gutiérrez questions NYPD officials about their policies for sharing facial recognition data with agencies outside the NYPD. Deputy Commissioner Gerber and Chief Savino provide insights into the department's practices.
- NYPD shares data with other law enforcement agencies for criminal investigations
- Sharing occurs with various partners, including federal agencies like FBI, DEA, and ATF
- Data can be shared with out-of-state agencies, such as New Jersey detectives, for criminal cases
- Facial recognition technology is also used for non-criminal purposes, like identifying deceased individuals
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:24:58
Evolve.
1:24:59
Okay.
1:25:00
Great.
1:25:08
Can you share regarding facial recognition technology, what are PD's policies on sharing facial recognition data from any agency outside of the PD of NYPD?
Michael Gerber
1:25:22
Right.
1:25:23
So we certainly will share with other law enforcement agencies in connection with criminal investigations.
1:25:28
Again, criminal investigations.
1:25:32
We as you know, again, we work on many task forces.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:25:35
So but what are some of the other agencies?
1:25:38
What are agencies that you all can share facial recognition data with?
Michael Gerber
1:25:42
In connection with criminal investigations, all our criminal law enforcement partners.
1:25:45
I'm not sure I could list all of them here, but for example, if we're doing a joint case with criminal case with the FBI or with DEA or with ATF, with state police, I mean, there there are others.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:25:56
They're limited to crime agencies in New York City, New York State?
Michael Gerber
1:26:04
I'm not sure I understand the question.
Jennifer Gutiérrez
1:26:06
We learned about facial recognition data shared with New Jersey detectives?
Michael Gerber
1:26:13
Right.
1:26:13
So if we were working on a joint criminal case with them, we would share.
1:26:18
And quite frankly, if there was a criminal investigation where they came to us and said, Hey, can you help us with our criminal investigation?
1:26:25
We would provide assistance.