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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEW YORK
OFFICE OF COUNCIL MEMBER
YDANIS RODRIGUEZ
CITY HALL
NEW YORK, NY 10007
(212) 788-7053
Monday, December 31, 2018
CONCERNS OVER USE OF DRONE TECHNOLOGY BY NYPD
"As the annual NYC New Year's Eve Times Square celebration approaches, I commend the work of the NYPD and their efforts to keep the City of New York safe every year. However, the use of drone technology to deter criminal activity and monitor safety in Times Square must be conducted in a transparent manner and respect citizens' rights to privacy. In the past, our law enforcement has overstepped their mandate and spied on communities, such as the Muslim community. We have stood against these Constitutional abuses and will continue to do so. We must keep visitors and all residents of New York safe, but also stay vigilant against violations of our civil rights. In the upcoming days, I will be working on a bill that will require the NYPD to submit a full report to the NYC Council on the use of drones for public safety. It's our responsibility to provide safety but also to protect our private lives."
Ydanis Rodriguez was elected to the New York City Council in 2009. An educator for 13 years, Ydanis co-founded Gregorio Luperon High School and the Washington Heights Health Academy. As a leading voice at the NYC Council, Ydanis has brought changes in transportation, education, economic development, housing, police reform, healthcare, environmental policy, and ensuring low-income families have an equitable path to middle class. As Chairman of the Transportation Committee, he has passed 16 bills improving safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Ydanis led the charge for the Fair Fares to make public transit affordable for all and started Car Free Day NYC to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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