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Committee on Public Safety

Thursday, April 10, 2025 · 10:30 AM AM · Council Chambers - City Hall

TL;DR

The Committee on Public Safety held hearings and voted on three bills to increase oversight and transparency around the NYPD's use of surveillance technology, particularly facial recognition. All three proposals passed committee and will move forward for further consideration, with some amendments made to strengthen accountability measures.

Key Decisions

  • Police facial recognition policy and audits Passed
  • Department of Investigation oversight of police surveillance technology Passed
  • Police transparency requirements for surveillance technology use Passed
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Agenda

  1. Int 0168-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the department of investigation’s oversight of the police department use of surveillance technology
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  2. Int 0233-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a police department policy for using facial recognition technology and regular audits to ensure compliance
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  3. Int 0480-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department transparency in the use of surveillance technology
    Introduction
    Action: Hearing Held by Committee

    This Introduction was Hearing Held by Committee

  4. Int 0233-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a police department policy for using facial recognition technology and regular audits to ensure compliance
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  5. Int 0233-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a police department policy for using facial recognition technology and regular audits to ensure compliance
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  6. Int 0480-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department transparency in the use of surveillance technology
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  7. Int 0168-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the department of investigation’s oversight of the police department use of surveillance technology
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  8. Int 0168-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the department of investigation’s oversight of the police department use of surveillance technology
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    This Introduction was Approved by Committee

  9. Int 0233-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the establishment of a police department policy for using facial recognition technology and regular audits to ensure compliance
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  10. Int 0480-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department transparency in the use of surveillance technology
    Introduction
    Action: Amendment Proposed by Comm

    This Introduction was Amendment Proposed by Comm

  11. Int 0480-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to police department transparency in the use of surveillance technology
    Introduction
    Action: Approved by Committee Passed

    A motion was made that this Introduction be Approved by Committee approved by Roll Call.

  12. Int 0168-2024 A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to the department of investigation’s oversight of the police department use of surveillance technology
    Introduction
    Action: Amended by Committee

    This Introduction was Amended by Committee

  13. Roll Call