Q&A
Status of NYPD's electromagnetic weapons detection systems
2:15:54
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Council Member Yusef Salaam inquires about the deployment of electromagnetic weapons detection systems by the NYPD. Deputy Commissioner Michael Gerber reveals that the program was a pilot that has concluded and is no longer in use.
- Salaam asks about the locations of electromagnetic weapons detection systems, particularly in subway stations
- Gerber clarifies that the systems were part of a pilot program that has concluded
- The electromagnetic weapons detection systems are currently not in use by the NYPD
Yusef Salaam
2:15:54
Just want to move to electromagnetic weapons detection system.
2:16:03
According well, first let me start with this.
2:16:06
Where are the electromagnetic weapons detection systems deployed by the NYPD?
2:16:10
Which subway stations are equipped with these systems and how many stations have them?
2:16:16
Are they installed in locations other than subway stations?
Michael Gerber
2:16:19
So so that that was a pilot program and so but where the pilot concluded, we have not continued with the with those systems so they're not in use at all.
Yusef Salaam
2:16:28
Gotcha.
2:16:28
Gotcha.
2:16:29
Gotcha.
2:16:31
According to the impact and use policy, the IUP, the document for electromagnetic weapons detection system, only a department executive at the rank of captain or above can designate a transit entry.
2:16:47
Well, hold on for one second.
2:17:06
So just a last one before I send it to council member chair Gutierrez.