Syracuse Lawmakers Considers Cutting Ties with License Plate Reader Technology

Syracuse lawmakers cut SU’s plans for Flock readers on city property, tables similar vote on police's readers

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 cou…

Syracuse lawmakers delay vote on removing license plate readers over privacy concerns

Syracuse, N.Y. ― Syracuse Common Councilors are giving the city’s police department some time to find a new vendor for license plate readers before voting to remove the equipment currently installed due to privacy concerns.

Syracuse lawmakers considers cutting ties with license plate reader technology

Through Flock Safety's national database, immigration officials were able to access Syracuse license plate reader data.