NYPD Abandons Israeli Surveillance Deal Amid Political Backlash
Summarized from Ynetnews by baba
The New York Police Department has canceled a $750,000 deal for an advanced cellphone surveillance system from Israeli company Cognyte following backlash from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's progressive allies. The NYPD will now pursue a competitive bidding process, allowing Cognyte to re-apply. The decision arose from criticism of Mamdani's stance on surveillance and his past statements against NYPD-Israel security cooperation, despite ongoing ties. Civil liberties groups and some city council members opposed the deal, citing privacy and human rights concerns.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- NYPD abandons $750,000 surveillance deal with Israeli firm Cognyte after political backlash.
- The department will now use a competitive bidding process for the cellphone tracking system.
- Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced criticism from his progressive allies over the proposed purchase.
- Critics cited concerns over mass surveillance and human rights issues related to Israeli technology.
- Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, a "proud Zionist," also faced opposition from some supporters.
- Cognyte has previously faced scrutiny over its surveillance products and human rights concerns.
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