How Wonderful of Microsoft To Do This (tounge firmly planted in cheek).

But, though it has many screens, maps, and flashing visuals that make it look like science fiction, the new technology has a distinctly un-Hollywood name: the Domain Awareness System. Developed by Microsoft engineers working with New York police officers, DAS will allow a host of activities to be carried out, such as spotting a suspicious vehicle and being able to track its recent movements or use cameras to track back and see who left a suspicious package.


http://readersupportednews.org/news-section2/345-justice/12850-focus-nypd-and-microsoft-launch-surveillance-system

All part of George Bushes vision of America. Probably supported by Obama's DOJ--but probably speculating at this point.