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Cathedral City
Public Safety

Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Program

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Community sentiment

Opposed (3)Concerned (2)Neutral (1)

At a glance

Public comments
7
Last 30 days
7

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 16, 2026.

Public comments (7)

NeutralDanielle SotoSep 16, 2026

Provided written comments related to the commercial electric lawn and garden rebate and demo event.

Special Study Session 3:00 PM and Special City Council Meeting - Sep 16, 2026 · 2:07 →
ConcernedHector ValenzuelaSep 16, 2026

Raised concerns about Flock camera software capabilities, AI demographic tracking features, and data security vulnerabilities.

Special Study Session 3:00 PM and Special City Council Meeting - Sep 16, 2026 · 1:46:46 →
OpposedYasmine EspinozaSep 16, 2026

Expressed deep concern over privacy risks, potential fear for immigrant communities, and the justification of ALPR costs.

Special Study Session 3:00 PM and Special City Council Meeting - Sep 16, 2026 · 1:49:10 →
ConcernedGary PolsonSep 16, 2026

Suggested creating an independent citizen oversight buffer to monitor the police department's ALPR system and prevent future misuse.

Special Study Session 3:00 PM and Special City Council Meeting - Sep 16, 2026 · 2:15:24 →
OpposedDave O'BrienSep 16, 2026

Argued that ALPR technology is fundamentally incompatible with civil liberties and requested a citizen oversight commission.

Special Study Session 3:00 PM and Special City Council Meeting - Sep 16, 2026 · 1:52:11 →
ConcernedAndrew NegusSep 16, 2026

Questioned the accuracy rates of Flock camera misreads and raised concerns over federal data access.

Special Study Session 3:00 PM and Special City Council Meeting - Sep 16, 2026 · 1:54:42 →
MixedColby GregorySep 16, 2026

Acknowledged privacy and hacking concerns with ALPR systems while expressing trust in the police department's implementation.

Special Study Session 3:00 PM and Special City Council Meeting - Sep 16, 2026 · 4:20:26 →