Flock camera fight in New York centers on police data retention, and a lawsuit could kill the deal

Troy City Council President Sue Steele said the city’s bitter fight over Flock cameras is entering a new phase, with stricter rules potentially on the way and a lawsuit that could shut the program down altogether, Spectrum News reported.

At the center of the dispute is a question that could shape how much surveillance residents live with each day: How long should police be allowed to keep camera data?

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A bill aimed at placing new guardrails on Troy’s Flock camera system is expected to come up for council consideration, a move Steele characterized as adding “safeguards.”

Before advancing it, the council wants more information from the police department…

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