Police 'put down' robot dog after huge public backlash against hi-tech pooch The robot, named Digidog by the New York Police Department, stirred up privacy concerns and the force was criticised by Black Lives Matter supporters over how much it cost 10:36, 30 APR 2021 The NYPD had named the robot Digidog (Image: CBS New York) The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up today! When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice.