Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Regulation

Praised certain guardrails in Local Law 3 but criticized the lack of independent citizen oversight to verify police compliance and ensure illegal searches are detected.

Expressed deep concern over extending the data retention period from 48 to 72 hours and urged the council to cancel the Flock camera contract entirely.

Criticized loopholes added to Local Law 3, stating that the public overwhelmingly wants the cameras banned rather than regulated.

Expressed disappointment that Troy utilizes Flock cameras, noting that many large cities operate successfully without them.

Argued that Local Law 3 legalizes warrantless mass surveillance rather than stopping it, and cited national examples of camera misuse and error.

Argued that the police failed to provide empirical evidence that ALPR cameras successfully solve crimes, and urged the council to get rid of the cameras entirely rather than regulating them.

Expressed concern over private entities holding surveillance data and longer retention periods, calling for the removal of Flock cameras from city streets.

Raised concerns about facial recognition data collection and the lack of data privacy protections for Troy's youth and children.

Thanked the council for removing misdemeanors from the law but criticized the increase in data retention to 72 hours and demanded the city cancel its contract with Flock.

Criticized the amended language in Local Law No. 3 as providing too many loopholes for police and described the debate as a distraction from the main goal of removing Flock cameras.

Argued that digital dragnetting without a judicial warrant is unconstitutional and urged the council to pause the legislation.

Shared personal discomfort at avoiding streets with Flock cameras and stated that surveillance turns Troy into a surveillance state.

Requested that the 72-hour data retention be returned to 48 hours and highlighted potential worst-case scenarios involving government overreach and first amendment violations.

Criticized transparency reporting exemptions tied to existing case management systems, arguing they allow police to avoid upgrading systems to ensure proper oversight.

Expressed deep concern over facial and image database creation in the era of generative AI, emphasizing the right to bodily and digital privacy for children.

Stated that the presence of Flock cameras makes them feel less safe rather than more secure in Troy.