On February 10 2022, a records request was filed with expected delivery date of August 3, 2022.
I have followed up several times, and a year later no response from the NYPD has been provided.
ADMINISTRATIVE GUIDE
Section: TBD Procedure No.: TBD
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PURPOSE
To Establish criteria for determining when and how to use the Long Range Accoustic
Device (“LRAD”), so as to facilitate effective communications at details, pre-planned events, and
other events requiring the dissemination of information effectively over large distances and/or over
ambient noise.1
EQUIPMENT
Long Range Acoustic Device Model 100X (LRAD 100X) - Hand-held portable sound
amplification system, pre-recorded messages, and a microphone for use in supplementing
and delivering public addresses and information.
Long Range Acoustic Device (LRAD) Model 500X (LRAD 500X)- Vehicle mounted
sound amplification system, pre-recorded messages, and a microphone for use in
supplementing and delivering public addresses and information.
PROCEDURE:
- Who May Authorize LRAD Use:
o Commanding Officer of the NYPD’s Disorder Control Unit
o All NYPD Supervisors
o NYPD Legal Bureau Attorneys
- Who May Use the LRAD:
o Any UMOS who has successfully completed the LRAD operator course
- Additional LRAD Operations Considerations:
o Power Settings: LRADs shall be used within the manufacturer’s safe
operation guidelines as well as the requirements of the Occupational Safety
and Health Administration (“OSHA”), as set forth in the LRAD Operator
Training;
o Minimum Safe Distances: As set forth in the LRAD Operator Training,
UMOS must make reasonable efforts to maintain minimum safe distances
between the LRAD and all persons within its cone of sound;
o Alert Tone: the LRAD alert tone shall NOT be used.
FORMS AND REPORTS:
If the LRAD is used, the operating UMOS must note such use in his or her electronic
Daily Activity Log and MUST include the following:
- The term “LRAD;”
- Which model of LRAD was used;
- Time, Place, and Occurrence of LRAD use;
ADDITIONAL DATA:
1 Nothing in this Administrative Guide shall impact the operations of the NYPD Harbor Unit UMOS with any questions as to LRAD use, purpose, or operation are encouraged to
reach out to the NYPD Legal Bureau at (646) 610-5400;
- Failure to comply with the provisions of this procedure will subject UMOS to discipline
for violation of this provision, as well as violation of P.G. § 203-10;
- Misuse of any LRAD in a manner that is likely to result in injury to other UMOS, MOS,
or non-NYPD personnel may be subject to such further discipline as deemed
appropriate.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) has acknowledged your FOIL request FOIL-2022-056-01966.
You can expect a response on or about Wednesday, August 3, 2022.
Additional Information:
Your request has been assigned to Police Officer Covo (646-610-6458).
Note: Due to issues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic there may be extensive delays, lasting up to one year, in determining your request.
Please visit
FOIL-2022-056-01966 to view additional information and take any necessary action.