Flock Safety Adjusts Amid Privacy Push | Albany News

Flock Safety’s license plate reader system is undergoing major changes—adding tools to spot odd searches and slashing data retention from 30 to 7 days—after mounting privacy backlash. Troy, ahead of the curve, already blocks national searches and limits scans to New York State, with more safeguards on the way. Meanwhile, Schenectady deploys new Axon cameras, expanding its network, while Saratoga Springs uses Axon tech since 2024, citing crime-solving benefits and strict internal controls. Notably, dozens of cities have canceled or rejected Flock contracts this year, as the debate over safety vs. privacy continues to heat up. 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/2469fb1ebbdd9ce0