Syracuse University’s new license plate reader program could shrink, if the Syracuse Common Council approves legislation to block Flock Safety from accessing city streets.
The university recently installed five Flock readers around its campus and intends to install at least one more on campus. SU also planned to install two readers on city property, near campus.
Like the 13 Flock readers the Syracuse Police Department operates around the city, those cameras silently log identifying details on every vehicle that passes by, including plate number, car color, car make, car model, and even bumper stickers…