Automated License Plate Readers and Data Privacy
Alameda County, California
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Last discussed Feb 10, 2026.
Public comments (27)
Urged the board to reject the Flock Safety contract extension, citing data privacy risks and alleged violations of state law regarding data sharing.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 5:13 →Expressed strong opposition to the Flock Safety contract, stating that automated surveillance tools are used by federal immigration agents to conduct raids.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 7:00 →Called on the board to terminate the Flock contract, remove existing cameras, and avoid expanding mass surveillance.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 8:37 →Spoke in strong support of the Flock Safety contract extension, emphasizing its importance in fighting crime and supporting law enforcement.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 10:00 →Opposed the Flock contract extension, noting that networked camera data lacks security and can be accessed by various outside entities.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 12:08 →Urged the board to vote against the Flock contract and turn off the cameras to protect community values.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 2:38:46 →Noted that multiple cities across the country have canceled their Flock contracts and urged the county to do the same.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 16:04 →Opposed Item 44, criticizing the board for placing the contract extension on the consent calendar.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 17:17 →Expressed strong support for the Flock cameras as an essential tool for police to stop and solve crime.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 21:34 →Spoke on behalf of East Bay Sanctuary Covenant in opposition to the Flock contract, warning of risks to immigrant residents.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 23:09 →Supported license plate readers, citing successful crime reduction outcomes in Fremont.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 25:16 →Argued against the Flock contract, stating that surveillance tech benefits corporate entities while aiding government overreach.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 28:06 →Urged a 'no' vote on Item 44, advocating for investment in community-based outreach rather than AI tech tools.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 29:25 →Spoke in support of the Sheriff's Office and Flock cameras, highlighting crime impacts on unincorporated communities.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 31:30 →Opposed Flock cameras, arguing that true community safety comes from investing in housing, food access, and infrastructure.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 33:57 →Used a home camera analogy to illustrate privacy risks associated with third-party data storage on Flock servers.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 35:49 →Opposed Item 44, noting that expanding surveillance contradicts the board's recent sanctuary policies.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 38:22 →Supported the Flock contract as a practical tool helping law enforcement solve crimes in underserved areas.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 40:25 →Expressed support for Flock cameras, emphasizing that citizens and business owners rely on technology to combat crime.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 42:30 →Expressed strong support for Item 44, citing the Sheriff's statement on violent crime reduction.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 46:17 →Strongly opposed the Flock contract extension, arguing it undermines county sanctuary policies.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 48:33 →Cited Mountain View's recent decision to cancel its Flock contract after discovering data sharing with federal agencies.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 50:55 →Expressed opposition to Item 44, arguing that surveillance tech does not effectively ensure community safety.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 52:58 →Opposed the expansion of Flock, noting pending lawsuits against other cities for license plate reader use.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 55:27 →Strongly opposed the Flock contract extension, warning of disproportionate targeting of marginalized residents.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 59:29 →Expressed concern as a preschool teacher about student families and urged ending the Flock contract.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 1:03:19 →Urged immediate cancellation of the Flock contract, citing risks to immigrants and domestic violence survivors.
Regular Meeting - Feb 10, 2026 · 1:05:15 →