Flock Cameras Face Legal and Policy Challenges | Albany News

Troy’s City Council is in a heated debate over Flock cameras, weighing data retention rules—48 hours vs. 30 days—and navigating a looming lawsuit that could scrap the entire contract. Tensions run high between Council President Steele and Mayor Mantello, who once declared a state of emergency over funding disputes. Meanwhile, a new city framework bans targeting immigrants or First Amendment-protected activities and mandates annual audits to keep the system accountable. The council is racing to find a balanced solution amid mounting legal and public pressure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5c7c12ebc73b6278