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New York City officials have announced a trial program to put portable gun scanners in the train system. The goal is to make it safer and less likely for crime to happen underground². The move comes after a string of high-profile events, such as stabbings and a shooting, made people worry about the network’s security.
What the Scanners Do
After a legally required 90-day wait period², the city wants to put Evolv gun scanners in some train stops. A public company called Evolv makes scanners that use ultra-low frequency electromagnetic fields and advanced sensors to find hidden weapons². These scanners are powered by artificial intelligence. People moving with guns will be caught by these portable scanners that will be put in key places.
Review and Disagreement
Mayor Eric Adams stressed how important it was to keep trust in the train system and keep New York as the best big city in the United States². But some people say that depending only on technology for public safety could invade people’s privacy and cause false alarms². Jerome Greco, who is in charge of the Legal Aid Society’s digital forensics unit, was worried about how the government was handling things².
What to Do Next
The city will decide how useful the readers are after the waiting period². Even though tests with Evolv’s scanners in the past didn’t go very well, Mayor Adams is still determined to try the gun detectors on the subway³ again. The goal is to find a good mix between privacy and safety while also taking care of the most important security issues.
Keep checking back for details as New York City takes this creative step to make the subways safer².
This information comes from The GuardianTechTimes
