NYC Police Commissioner Demands More Surveillance Cameras Government, Liberty, Privacy, Security, Technology Add comments Apr 282013 Could more cameras in New York City help prevent attacks like the one at the Boston Marathon? That’s what Police Commissioner Ray Kelly says the NYPD is looking into. The department already uses so-called smart cameras that hone in on unattended bags, and set off alarms. Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment.