Automated License Plate Readers (Flock Cameras) and Surveillance
Troy
Summary
Residents and council members heavily criticized the administration for a lack of transparency after learning that a two-year contract renewal for Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras had automatically renewed without timely council oversight. Concerns centered on data privacy, potential federal data sharing, and security vulnerabilities, while police officials defended the technology as vital for solving violent crimes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 8
- Last 30 days
- 3
Last discussed Jun 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
The two-year contract renewal costs approximately $78,000 annually, totaling $156,000.
Troy Police Department officers and investigators who utilize automated vehicle tracking to solve crimes.
Residents concerned about civil liberties, mass surveillance, and potential data exposure.
Mentions & discussions (21)
Troy council overrides mayor's license plate camera law veto
The Troy City Council has voted to override a veto from Mayor Carmella Mantello on a law establishing restrictions on automated license plate readers.
Troy mayor vetoes new city law governing use of automated license place readers
Troy mayor vetoes new city law governing use of automated license place readers WRGB
Activists and police unhappy with new data limits Troy has set with Flock cameras
Activists and police unhappy with new data limits Troy has set with Flock cameras Times Union
Troy council members approve 'safeguards' on Flock cameras
Troy council members approve 'safeguards' on Flock cameras Spectrum News
Troy council members to review reports on Flock ALPR data use & retention
Troy council members to review reports on Flock ALPR data use & retention WRGB
Flock cameras vandalized in Troy
Flock cameras vandalized in Troy WRGB
Flock Safety cameras cut down in Troy
Flock Safety cameras cut down in Troy Times Union
Flock Cameras have Been Destroyed and Vandalized in Troy
Flock Cameras have Been Destroyed and Vandalized in Troy 107.7 WGNA
City Council - Jun 4, 2026
Numerous residents testified against the city's use of Flock automated license plate readers, citing privacy violations, lack of transparency, data sharing concerns, and potential misuse by outside agencies like ICE.
"Disgraceful" Vandalism referencing Flock cameras amid contentions over policy in Troy
"Disgraceful" Vandalism referencing Flock cameras amid contentions over policy in Troy WRGB
Troy businesses vandalized over Flock camera controversy
Troy businesses vandalized over Flock camera controversy WRGB
Troy takes steps toward Flock camera compromise
Troy takes steps toward Flock camera compromise wamc.org
Lawsuit filed against Mayor of Troy over Flock Camera Emergency Declaration
Lawsuit filed against Mayor of Troy over Flock Camera Emergency Declaration WRGB
Troy mayor condemns City Council proposal to limit police use of Flock cameras
Troy mayor condemns City Council proposal to limit police use of Flock cameras WRGB
Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello declares emergency to pay for Flock cameras
Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello declares emergency to pay for Flock cameras Times Union
Troy mayor declares public safety emergency amid Flock camera debate
Troy mayor declares public safety emergency amid Flock camera debate WAMC
Troy mayor declares public safety emergency to keep flock cameras operational
Troy mayor declares public safety emergency to keep flock cameras operational WRGB
City Council - Mar 19, 2026
Residents and council members heavily criticized the administration for a lack of transparency after learning that a two-year contract renewal for Flock Safety license plate recognition cameras had automatically renewed without timely council oversight. Concerns centered on data privacy, potential federal data sharing, and security vulnerabilities, while police officials defended the technology as vital for solving violent crimes.
Troy City Council to discuss renewing Flock camera contract
Troy City Council to discuss renewing Flock camera contract WRGB
Troy weighs Flock Camera renewal; residents concerned about privacy, data
Troy weighs Flock Camera renewal; residents concerned about privacy, data WRGB
City Council - Mar 5, 2026
Numerous residents spoke out during public comment against the city's use of Flock automated license plate reader cameras, citing serious privacy concerns, lack of oversight, and potential misuse.
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