NYPD X-ray vans

The New York City Police Department is reported to have a number of X-ray vans that contain X-ray equipment for inspecting vehicles.[1] They are described as being able to see into other vehicles using Z backscatter technology.[2]

The NYPD has refused to release details of the uses and operation of these vans.[3] The New York Civil Liberties Union have filed an amici curiae brief in support of a legal action by the journalist Michael Grabell, who is attempting to obtain more information about these vehicles.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Conor Friedersdorf (2015-10-19). "The NYPD Is Using Mobile X-Ray Vans to Spy on Unknown Targets". The Atlantic.
  2. ↑ Diane Macedo (2010-10-19). "X-RAY VANS: Security Measure, or Invasion of Privacy?". Fox News.
  3. ↑ Yoav Gonen and Shawn Cohen (2015-10-13). "NYPD has super-secret X-ray vans". New York Post.

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