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Tompkins County forms working group to study Flock cameras after months of public concern
Summary
After weeks of public comment, the Tompkins County Legislature voted to form a working group to review the county's use of Flock surveillance cameras and added related agenda items for legal and housing supports; public speakers urged immediate cancellation before a contract renewal deadline.
On March 19, 2026, the Tompkins County Legislature heard extensive public comment about Flock vehicle‑tracking cameras and voted to form a working group to study the technology, deployment and contract options.
The Legislature’s public safety chair, Travis Brooks, said the new working group will “bring voices around the table” from neighborhoods that have raised concerns and from municipalities and service providers. Brooks moved to add an item to the agenda that would authorize contingent funds for legal assistance for some residents; that motion to add the item passed on a roll call…
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