Schenectady's New License Plate Readers | Albany News

Schenectady just installed 14 new Axon Outpost license plate readers across the city, boosting its surveillance network to aid investigations and catch criminals — but residents are raising alarms over privacy, especially in neighborhoods with low police presence. Data will be stored for 90 days and shared with local crime centers, while audits are promised to ensure proper use. Meanwhile, the broader debate intensifies: Troy’s ongoing disputes over data retention and misuse detection, plus Flock’s recent move to cut default storage to seven days, show this tech is sparking serious questions about balance between safety and civil liberties. 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/dd0f9abb35f26dc4