Truth to Power

Since we’re on a roll, lets gut the First Amendment too

NYPD wants tech to disrupt wireless

In a Thursday testimony before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly revealed that his department is seeking technology that can disrupt cell phone and other wireless communications in the event of a crisis.

Kelly also said that in such events as a mass casualty attack on American soil, the media can pose a threat by revealing key police tactics, which could be relayed to said attackers. </em>

Boo. Fucking. Hoo.


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