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Consequences of eliminating the gang database
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Council Member Inna Vernikov asks about the consequences of Intro 798, particularly its impact on illegal migrants in the gang database. NYPD representatives Michael Gerber and Michael Lipetri explain the comprehensive effects of the bill.
- Intro 798 would completely shut down the gang database if passed into law
- The NYPD would not be able to use the database for any purpose or in connection with any member
- The bill makes no exceptions; all individuals in the database would be affected, including transnational criminal organizations
- No new data could be added to the database
Inna Vernikov
2:15:22
Thank you.
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And just one last question.
2:15:24
Would Intro 798 and I know we discussed this earlier.
2:15:28
Would Intro 798 also eliminate every illegal migrant on the gang database?
2:15:33
For instance, like the Tran Delaragua, I don't know if I'm pronouncing it right.
2:15:37
It's a Venezuelan prison gang, Tran transnational criminal organization.
Michael Gerber
2:15:42
If if Intro seven ninety eight becomes law, the database will be completely shut down.
2:15:47
We will not be able to use it in any way for any purpose in connection with any member of the database, period.
Inna Vernikov
2:15:52
So, yes.
Michael Gerber
2:15:53
Everybody.
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Everyone in the database.
2:15:55
There there are no there are no exceptions in bill.
Michael LiPetri
2:15:57
And no more data.
Inna Vernikov
2:15:59
You very much, and thank you for your service.
Yusef Salaam
2:16:03
Thank you.
2:16:03
We'll now hear from council member Joseph for her questions.