In effect
Moderate protection
Syracuse NY Surveillance Technology Policy + Working Group
Syracuse, NY · Syracuse Surveillance Technology Policy (Dec. 2020)
Mayor Walsh executive order created a citywide Surveillance Technology Policy and a 9-employee/6-community Working Group that biweekly reviews each department's proposed surveillance technologies.
Technical detail
Syracuse Surveillance Technology Policy (2020): EO requires departments to submit surveillance technology proposals to a Working Group that meets biweekly; Working Group recommends approval/denial to Mayor; public reporting required.
Who is protected: Syracuse residents
Who must comply: Syracuse city departments and police
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Syracuse, NY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2020-12-15 |
| Enacted | 2020-12-15 |
| Citation | Syracuse Surveillance Technology Policy (Dec. 2020) |
| Enforced by | City of Syracuse / Working Group |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Surveillance Technology — City of Syracuse ↗ |
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