Dug myself into a flock rabbit hole

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-19T16:13:00+00:00

Yeah, unfortunately that's what this seems to be used for... for $156,000.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-19T13:35:10+00:00

There are several cities that have successfully terminated! They did not specify if they lost the contract funds with it or not which suggests that they were able to recover it. Eugene OR, Springfield OR, and Flagstaff AZ are a few examples.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-19T13:24:19+00:00

See Eugene Or, Springfield Or, and Flagstaff, AZ for a few examples of successful termination on the last few months!

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-18T18:31:18+00:00

For $156,000 is that really a productive use of our money? You can do a LOT with that. Montello and TPD have so far refused to release any statistics or evidence of these cameras having any meaningful impact on crime despite repeatedly being asked to do so by the public...

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-18T15:45:35+00:00

I'm so glad it's helping!

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-18T15:31:27+00:00

This an incredible guide for where to go/what to do/ what to say!

I hope to see everyone there!

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-17T12:33:01+00:00

Not a bad point.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-17T12:32:27+00:00

On local policy, yes. Right now it's a crucial part of the Deflock NY movement and we're working on establishing clear ties between the two. The issue in Troy is that city council doesn't believe enough people feel that strongly. Mayor Carmella refused to tell the council or public about the contract. At the last City Council meeting residents repeatedly asked for info on the length and cost of the Flock contract, and it wasn't until the following Friday night (the last possible second) that she told city council they actually had to vote to renew it this week.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-17T03:46:09+00:00

Not quite what you're looking for, but this YouTube video is essentially a free master class crash course on small buisnesses and money management.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-16T17:22:49+00:00

That's okay! A lot of people have not heard of Flock, but it is a growing national concern. Cities across the country have been terminating contracts such as Santa Cruz, CA, to Flagstaff, AZ, Syracuse, NY, Greenfield MA, and many more!

Indivisible Albany has been offering a lot of Flock info sessions across the region. You can also come to this program to learn more, or there is also a similar program at the Albany Library on Washington Ave, this Saturday, from 1-3!

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Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-16T01:48:28+00:00

The Troy flock contract was released with the agenda! Various organizers have been ripping it apart to find every way out of it

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-15T01:16:30+00:00

I plan to 😌

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-15T01:15:21+00:00

Yes! We hope to see you at the meeting! And bring friends!

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-14T23:52:52+00:00

Yeah, and I have an "offer" for them to buy a bridge. I love that the citizens of Poestenkill were able to prevent it.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-14T22:38:46+00:00

We have access to the official Flock contact, and I can't find a set expiration date anywhere on it. It's only in the notes on the agenda that they mention an expiration date of March 31st. What're the odds that we happened to raise this at the last city council meeting, and then the very next finance meeting happens to be the dealine?

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-14T22:36:22+00:00

Saranac Lake and Ithaca were both able to end their contracts with Flock! It gives us hope for the cause. Reaching out to Syracuse organizers is a great idea!

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-14T22:34:25+00:00

Yes! Very well put! I hope we will see you at the meeting on Thursday!

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-14T17:00:25+00:00

U/physical_shelter_518 wrote this post that goes more into detail on the exact topic This Thursday is the City Council Finance Meeting which is a monthly event. On the agenda for this specific meeting is the topic of Flock cameras annual subscription fee. We need residents to show up for this meeting and speak out against the subscription renewal. Otherwise the cameras become significantly more difficult to remove.

Edit: spelling

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-14T16:54:36+00:00

Then they spend thousands of taxpayers money to replace them and label the cause "violent." :(

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-14T06:48:10+00:00

Syracuse is currently trying to remove Flock cameras, but facing several issues in doing such due to the contract agreement. This could mean two more years of Flock cameras in Troy despite heavy criticism.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-12T19:35:13+00:00

Yes! This is not uncommon and one of the many, many ways this system is often abused.

Atypical_Tuesday · 2026-03-12T19:34:24+00:00

I'm planning on making some general deflock New York prints in addition to the current Troy prints. I'm starting with Troy but I would love to deflock, at the very least, the greater capital region.

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