The Digital Press

New York City’s free internet program for public housing residents is being used to give the NYPD live access to surveillance cameras without public disclosure or residents’ consent.

Why it matters: The NYPD can now remotely monitor NYCHA camera feeds in real time, increasing surveillance without notifying residents or officials.

The big picture: This expands NYPD’s controversial Domain Awareness System, which integrates video with facial recognition and predictive policing tools.

The stakes: Lack of transparency raises civil rights concerns about unchecked surveillance, racial bias, and erosion of trust in vulnerable communities.

Commenters say: Many feel surveillance in public housing is expected due to crime rates, downplaying fears of privacy loss or protest suppression.