Summary
Troy's City Council is taking legal action over an emergency declaration regarding Flock Safety surveillance cameras. This fight could change how the city uses its tech and spends your tax dollars.
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Impact analysis
City tax dollars will be spent on legal fees for this courtroom showdown, which could also shift how surveillance budgets are funded.
Privacy advocates and folks who want more oversight on police tech get a win if the council stops rushed surveillance rollouts.
Law enforcement and city officials who wanted a fast-track on these security cameras might see their plans delayed or derailed.
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Troy City Council mounts legal battle over Flock Safety emergency declaration
Troy City Council mounts legal battle over Flock Safety emergency declaration Times Union
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