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Berkeley's City Council is looking at two big changes: installing new surveillance cameras and potentially altering its sanctuary city status. These decisions could shake up how the city handles crime and immigration.
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Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days.
Taxpayer money might be spent on new cameras, but the city could also save on crime-related costs.
Residents who want to feel safer and law enforcement agencies looking for better tools could see improvements.
Privacy advocates and immigrant communities might have concerns about increased surveillance and potential changes to sanctuary policies.
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