NYC to Deploy Gun Scanners in Subway Stations Amid Safety Concerns

The pilot program faces scrutiny over the technology's effectiveness and privacy implications.

New York City announces a pilot program to deploy portable gun scanners in subway stations amid increasing transit crime.
The scanners, produced by Evolv Technologies, have faced scrutiny and legal challenges over their effectiveness and accuracy.
Mayor Eric Adams emphasizes the importance of the scanners in making the subway system safer, despite concerns over privacy and the technology's reliability.
The pilot program will undergo a 90-day waiting period for public comment and vendor selection before implementation.
Critics and civil liberties advocates express concerns over potential false alarms, privacy invasions, and the reliance on technology for public safety.