Troy, NY residents are protesting the city’s use of Flock surveillance cameras, sparking a debate over privacy and public safety. Despite citizen concerns about data sharing, hacking, and potential misuse with agencies like ICE, city officials, including the Mayor and Police Chief, defend the cameras as essential tools for law enforcement. They assert the cameras only capture license plates and vehicle backs, not individuals, and data is not shared externally. The mayor recently declared a public safety emergency to ensure payment for the Flock contract after the city council attempted to block it. The city plans to re-evaluate the contract in 2027.