The Syracuse Common Council on Monday revoked Flock Safety’s permission to install two license plate readers on city property through an agreement with Syracuse University, but postponed a similar vote on the Syracuse Police Department’s own 13 readers.
Councilors Jimmy Monto and Corey Williams introduced legislation to revoke Flock’s presence on Syracuse streets, through contracts with Syracuse Police Department and Syracuse University. The councilors cited concerns that Flock Safety’s data collection posed potential harm to the privacy and safety of Syracuse residents.
Local officials around the nation are reconsidering their agreements with Flock for similar reasons. Mayor-elect Sharon Owens in October also expressed concern about the city’s agreement with Flock Safety during Central Current’s mayoral forum…