NYPD Has Started Using Google Glass

Sources (cited as Venturebeat) tell us that the efficiency of the Google Glass in patrolling operations is currently being determined by the New York Police Department.

Testing The Google Glass For Serviceability

It is assumed that the department is engaged in the Glass Explorer program to be able to recieve the glasses costing them $1500 as early access fee. It is clear that Google is not directly affiliated with the police representatives.

Official statements  reveal that NYPD is interested to explore the advantages of Google Glass in the fields of analysis and investigation.

The Road Ahead – How The NYPD Plans To Implement The Google Glass

Since the NYPD aims to be able to uncover sensitive data with this technology, the department will need to create its own app for the Google Glass that can access internal databases.

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This procedure has already been initiated by the SFPD, using Samsung S4 smartphones to store police databases on all street police officers’ devices. Officials in San Francisco are also equipped with warrant-checking software on their phones, making them very systemized.

 

 

Pros Of Google Glass For The NYPD

When face-recognition is integrated into Google Glass, it will immensely change the whole caliber of interrogations and enquiry. It can also be implemented to record audio conversations on the go. The only drawback is that the Google Glass is rather conspicuous and recognizable and may blow an undercover official’s disguise.

Google Glass Not Yet Available Publicly

Since the product has still not been launched for commercial use, the NYPD is going to simply continue testing for now. In the event that it goes well, more of the devices will be ordered after the release by Google, which is expected to be later this year.