Robot police dog returns to NYPD despite earlier criticism

New York City officials have unveiled three new high-tech policing devices including a robotic dog that critics called creepy when it first joined the police pack 2 1/2 years ago. The new devices also include a GPS tracker for stolen cars and a cone-shaped security robot. Police Commissioner Keechant Sewell said the technology will be rolled out in a manner that is transparent and consistent. Sewell joined Mayor Eric Adams and other officials Tuesday at a Times Square press conference where the security robot and the mechanical canine nicknamed Digidog were displayed.