October 27, 2026
New York police are negotiating the acquisition of the FalcoNet mobile phone tracking system developed by the Israeli company Cognyte. The cost of the contract, designed for three years, is 750.5 thousand dollars, reports New York Daily News.
FalcoNet is a mobile system that simulates the operation of a cellular base station. It allows you to detect nearby phones, get their unique identifiers and determine the location of devices. The equipment can be installed on police cars and drones, as well as placed in a backpack for hidden use.
According to the official notice of the New York City Municipality, the police intend to conclude a contract with Cognyte without a competitive tender, as they consider the company the only supplier of the necessary equipment and software. The system is designed for a technical police unit engaged in special operations.
The alleged deal attracted the attention of human rights organizations, fearing that the technology would allow tracking not only suspects, but also ordinary citizens who accidentally found themselves nearby. The police claim that the use of such systems is regulated by established procedures and does not provide for the interception of the content of telephone conversations and messages of unauthorized persons.
The deal is progressing despite the critical attitude towards Israel of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In response to the journalists' request, the mayor's administration said that they were studying the proposed contract. The decision on its final approval has not yet been made.
Source: https://stmegi.com/posts/149436/politsiya-nyu-yorka-zakupaet-izrailskuyu-sistemu-slezheniya-za-mobilnymi-telefonami-falconet/
October 27, 2026
New York police are negotiating the acquisition of the FalcoNet mobile phone tracking system developed by the Israeli company Cognyte. The cost of the contract, designed for three years, is 750.5 thousand dollars, reports New York Daily News.
FalcoNet is a mobile system that simulates the operation of a cellular base station. It allows you to detect nearby phones, get their unique identifiers and determine the location of devices. The equipment can be installed on police cars and drones, as well as placed in a backpack for hidden use.
According to the official notice of the New York City Municipality, the police intend to conclude a contract with Cognyte without a competitive tender, as they consider the company the only supplier of the necessary equipment and software. The system is designed for a technical police unit engaged in special operations.
The alleged deal attracted the attention of human rights organizations, fearing that the technology would allow tracking not only suspects, but also ordinary citizens who accidentally found themselves nearby. The police claim that the use of such systems is regulated by established procedures and does not provide for the interception of the content of telephone conversations and messages of unauthorized persons.
The deal is progressing despite the critical attitude towards Israel of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani. In response to the journalists' request, the mayor's administration said that they were studying the proposed contract. The decision on its final approval has not yet been made.
Source: https://stmegi.com/posts/149436/politsiya-nyu-yorka-zakupaet-izrailskuyu-sistemu-slezheniya-za-mobilnymi-telefonami-falconet/
