NYPD Scraps Deal for Israeli Surveillance Tech Amidst Political Pressure
Summarized from Israel National News by baba
The New York City Police Department has canceled a planned no-bid contract with Israeli surveillance firm Cognyte for its FalcoNet system, following criticism from progressive lawmakers and privacy advocates. The system, designed to mimic cell towers for locating devices, faced accusations of enabling mass surveillance. The decision came after a meeting involving Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, and amidst ongoing controversy surrounding Mamdani's stance on Israel.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- NYPD abandons no-bid contract with Israeli firm Cognyte for surveillance technology.
- The FalcoNet system was criticized for its potential to enable mass surveillance.
- Progressive lawmakers, including Tiffany Cabán, opposed the deal.
- The decision followed a meeting between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
- Cognyte can still bid on future contracts, according to the NYPD.
- The controversy is linked to Mayor Mamdani's past statements on Israel.
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