Flock cameras

Expressed opposition to Flock cameras, arguing they constitute mass surveillance rather than safety and violate citizen privacy.

Expressed strong opposition to surveillance technology on behalf of Troy for Black Lives, calling for community-led safety.

An investigator noted that while information is useful, Flock cameras need strict guidelines, data evaporation rules, and citizen oversight.

Spoke against mass surveillance and supported local legislation restricting tracking systems.

Supported local law regulating ALPRs and criticized the administration for failing to provide requested police audit reports.

Supported ALPR regulation, noting that surveillance modifies behavior and creates privacy risks.

Opposed ALPRs as unconstitutional dragnet policing that bypasses warrants and civil rights protections.

Called for the removal of surveillance cameras, stricter data retention limits, and greater transparency from police.

Highlighted issues with the Flock vendor across the country and urged the city to bag cameras during the limbo period.

Shared an anecdote about Troy and Flock becoming synonymous nationally.

Questioned how camera contract funds could be better spent on children and community needs.

Urged the council to pass a strong local law rather than relying on weak internal police policies regarding ALPRs.

Demanded the removal of Flock cameras due to constant community opposition and lack of transparency.

Expressed strong support for local law restricting ALPRs and criticized police lack of transparency and fund allocation.

Supported Local Law 3, highlighted hacking and privacy risks, and urged removal of Flock cameras.

District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly testified about the critical utility of ALPR data in prosecuting serious felonies such as kidnapping, rape, and murder.

Police department leadership discussed data retention and sharing needs for effective law enforcement.

Testified on behalf of the NYCLU in strong support of Local Law No. 3 to establish strict guardrails, data minimization, and 48-hour retention limits on ALPRs.

Questioned the necessity of AI surveillance cameras and expressed privacy concerns.

Argued that Flock cameras violate constitutional Fourth Amendment protections and the supremacy clause.

Expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of ALPRs based on crime statistics and supported Local Law 3.

Supported Local Law No. 3 and requested community oversight boards and strict audit transparency.

Criticized the administration and police department for lacking concrete data to support ALPR claims and supported removing the cameras.

Expressed frustration over delayed Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) responses regarding Flock data and supported Local Law 3.

Raised concerns about security vulnerabilities, data breaches, and AI integration in Flock camera systems.

Spoke on behalf of Troy Residents Against Flock Cameras in favor of Local Law 3 and full contract cancellation.

Supported Local Law 3 and criticized the administration's handling of the surveillance contract.

Raised concerns about vague hot list definitions, camera placements, and audit data availability.

Argued against mass surveillance technologies and urged removal of cameras.

Urged the council to cancel the city's contract with Flock Safety and questioned the legality of the mayor's emergency declaration.

Criticized the lack of transparency in acquiring Flock cameras and urged the council to terminate the contract and establish community oversight.

Explained how Flock operates as an expanding software platform capable of demographic tracking and audio surveillance, urging contract cancellation.

Urged the council to take a long-term view on surveillance platforms and write legislation to prevent future unvetted contracts.

Asked the council to remove existing cameras, exercise the termination clause, and pass an ordinance requiring council approval for mass surveillance.

Expressed deep concern over the privacy risks, hackability, and lack of oversight regarding Flock automated license plate reader cameras.

Pointed out minimal SMS-only two-factor authentication and numerous security vulnerabilities in Flock systems.

Urged the council to terminate the Flock contract to prevent federal agencies from illegally tracking marginalized groups.

Discussed the intersection of invasive surveillance technologies and domestic violence/stalking victim safety.

Argued that mass surveillance contradicts Troy's vibrant culture and shared a personal experience with stalking.

Highlighted weak security standards in Flock databases and expressed fear over automated tracking technologies.