NYPD Wants to Jam Cell Phones During Terror Attack

From The Danger Room:

The New York Police Department wants to be able to shut down cell phones, in case of a terrorist attack.

During last month's massacre in Mumbai, terrorist handlers over micromanaged via mobile phone the assaults on the hotels, train stations, and Jewish center that killed more than 170 people.

In testimony today before the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, New York Police Commissioner Ray Kelly (pictured) said he wanted to take out that "formidable capacity to adjust tactics while attacks are underway."

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My Comment: This is a stupid idea. Families will want to call love ones .... there will be emergency calls .... calls to the police from those who spot terrorists and/or are engaged against terrorists .... first responders who need to call in for info or backup.

As for the terrorists themselves .... if they cannot use cell phones they will use walkie-talkies, CB units, etc..