REMARKS
Recent reports and ongoing challenges in NYPD's compliance with the POST Act
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Council Member Salaam discusses recent reports from the Office of Inspector General for the NYPD, highlighting ongoing challenges in the department's compliance with the POST Act.
- Mentions concerns about vague and generalized IUPs
- Points out insufficient details on data access and retention policies
- Highlights the lack of disclosure around technological advancements
- Addresses the practice of grouping multiple technologies under a single IUP
- Notes unaddressed recommendations for stronger internal oversight and public disclosure
Yusef Salaam
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While the NYPD has taken steps to publish IUP's recent reports from the office of inspector general for the NYPD have highlighted ongoing challenges in the department's compliance with the postdoc.
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Concerns persist regarding vague and generalized IUPs, insufficient details on data access and retention policies, the lack of disclosure around technological advancements, and the and the continued practice of grouping multiple technologies under a single IUP.
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These layers limit transparency.
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Furthermore, recommendations for stronger internal oversight and public disclosure and the assessment of potential disparities impact disparate impacts rather on communities remain unaddressed.
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Today's hearing will address the NYPD's progress in implementing the post act, examine areas where further improvements are needed, and consider legislative proposals to strengthen oversight.
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While we will hear from representatives of the NYPD, oversight agencies, we'll hear from advocates, and we'll hear from members of the public as we work to ensure that surveillance practices in New York City strike the right balance between public safety and civil liberties.