Troy Cameras Targeted Amid Control Debate | Albany News

Troy’s automated license plate readers got hacked again—this time, three Flock Safety cameras were taken down overnight, sparking fresh questions about safety, privacy, and city control. It’s not the first time Troy’s faced vandalism targeting public property, but the cameras have become a flashpoint in a heated debate. Earlier this year, the city council tried to halt the contract, only for the mayor to override them with an emergency declaration. Now, council members are pushing back, holding a public hearing to limit the mayor’s emergency powers. Meanwhile, Syracuse has gone a step further—voting to remove all Flock cameras over data-sharing concerns and replacing them with Axon’s tech. The battle over surveillance tech is heating up across the region. 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/7a6cd2d8cb1fda58