Syracuse Surveillance Policy
Syracuse NY Surveillance Technology Policy + Working Group
Syracuse, NY · Syracuse Surveillance Technology Policy (Dec. 2020)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- December 15, 2020
- Applies to
- Syracuse city departments and police
- Enforced by
- City of Syracuse / Working Group
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.
Who is protected: Syracuse residents
Legal 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.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Syracuse, NY |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | December 15, 2020 |
| Citation | Syracuse Surveillance Technology Policy (Dec. 2020) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · government use of AI |
| Agency page | Surveillance Technology — City of Syracuse |
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