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What’s next after Flock Safety in Ithaca?

4 days ago in Community, Crime, Local, Politics

Alderperson Robin Trumble discussed upcoming steps after the Common Council voted to end Ithaca's contract with Flock Safety. (file) Photo: Saga Communications/607 News Now

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Flock Safety is out in Ithaca.

Alderperson Robin Trumble’s resolution to cancel the city’s contract over safety concerns passed overwhelmingly Wednesday, March 4. Trumble tells us what’s next.

Flock Safety has 22 cameras in the city of Ithaca. We asked Trumble about possible replacements.

Trumble added the city has viable options already in place, like the C.A.R.E. teams and outreach workers.

FULL INTERVIEW: City of Ithaca Alderperson Robin Trumble on 607 This Morning

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