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Chico
Public Safety

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR)

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Opposed (15)Concerned (1)Neutral (1)

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17
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.

Public comments (17)

OpposedNelsAug 18, 2026

Demanded the immediate termination of the police chief over illegal data sharing with federal officials.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 48:07 →
OpposedMary Kay BensonAug 18, 2026

Called for an independent police oversight committee following disclosures of improper AI camera data sharing with ICE and DHS.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 25:17 →
OpposedAnna KrauseAug 18, 2026

Expressed outrage over CPD's surveillance data sharing and criticized council priorities regarding unhoused residents.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 25:22 →
OpposedSam BarberAug 18, 2026

Condemned the illegal leak of surveillance data to federal agencies and criticized council members for weaponizing tragedies.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 28:39 →
OpposedFoke GrayAug 18, 2026

Argued that data sharing violations prove the need for an independent police oversight committee and criticized homeless camp sweeps.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 48:20 →
OpposedDan PantryAug 18, 2026

Argued against continuous mass surveillance via ALPR cameras and urged the council to cancel the Motorola contract.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 35:01 →
OpposedDiane SuzukiAug 18, 2026

Cited state laws SB 54 and SB 34 prohibiting data sharing with ICE and called for the cancellation of the Motorola contract.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 56:53 →
OpposedAnn PolivkaAug 18, 2026

Expressed outrage over warrantless mass surveillance feeding data to ICE and Border Patrol, requesting contract cancellation.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 39:16 →
OpposedBruce McLeanAug 18, 2026

Analyzed the costs of ALPR cameras and suggested funds could have been better spent aiding the unhoused population.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 41:27 →
OpposedEmily AlmaAug 18, 2026

Expressed personal vulnerability over police oversight failures and called for serious consequences for data sharing.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 41:34 →
OpposedDave GarciaAug 18, 2026

Cited reports on police misuse of plate reader databases and called for transparency and public audit releases.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 45:50 →
ConcernedMike SchultzAug 18, 2026

Distinguished between crime investigations and general surveillance, recommending restricted officer access to ALPR databases.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 46:08 →
OpposedChris NelsonAug 18, 2026

Discussed military equipment budgets, autonomous drones, and the expansion of the surveillance state.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 48:07 →
OpposedJulian ZenerAug 18, 2026

Addressed the legal implications of surveillance sharing under state law and called for shutting down the Motorola contract.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 1:24:10 →
OpposedLeanne JenswoldAug 18, 2026

Announced a community complaint filing campaign against Chief Aldridge and urged civic action.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 56:54 →
NeutralStephen HazelAug 18, 2026

Delivered wide-ranging remarks touching on historical events, religion, and government accountability.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 1:35:30 →
OpposedWilliam BynumAug 18, 2026

Expressed shock at national and local surveillance levels and urged getting rid of cameras to restore trust.

Council Meeting - Aug 18, 2026 · 59:38 →