Mayor Carmella Mantello declared a state of emergency in Troy, New York, to keep an artificial intelligence licence plate reader camera programme alive following a political battle over surveillance technology. According to reporting by The Washington Post, the dispute revolves around cameras made by Flock Safety, whose systems are spreading across police departments nationwide. The devices photograph passing vehicles, capture licence plates, and upload searchable data into a law enforcement network used by thousands of agencies. The controversy reflects a growing shift in digital policing where vehicles are no longer viewed solely as transportation tools, but increasingly as moving data points.

Background: ANPR and Licence Plate Recognition

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