Surveillance Cameras

The all-Democrat council announced Thursday it still intends to pass a law “that will restrict data sharing while maintaining access to crime-solving tools.”

The saga has included debate over the renewal of the city's contract with Flock, resident concerns over how data is collected and used, and the city's public safety needs.

The proposal is the latest chapter in a contentious discourse over the license-plate-reading cameras between the all-Democratic council and Republican Mayor Carmella Mantello.

An Adirondack village has decided not to use license plate reader cameras that were being installed by its police department.

Three Capital Region cities have been awarded state funding to upgrade their public safety and security surveillance cameras.

Two Albany County Legislators are proposing establishing a countywide SafeCam program to help law enforcement investigate crime.

The Burlington, Vermont City Council has approved a plan to purchase new security cameras.

A warrant would be needed for a facial recognition search

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