Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program and Flock Contract
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Last discussed Feb 25, 2026.
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Expressed deep concern regarding data sharing with out-of-state agencies and federal intelligence centers, urging the committee to recommend terminating the Flock contract.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 24:01 →Noted that other California cities like Mountain View have removed Flock cameras, and asked the committee to recommend contract cancellation.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 30:04 →Urged the committee to remove Flock cameras from Petaluma due to inherent security vulnerabilities in cloud surveillance networks.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 32:32 →Shared past experiences with federal surveillance during activist work and urged the committee to recommend canceling the Flock contract.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 32:46 →Cited white papers detailing security vulnerabilities in Flock cameras and urged the committee to recommend removing all units.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 34:14 →Expressed distrust of federal agencies and asked the committee to prioritize freedom over safety by recommending contract cancellation.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 35:48 →Highlighted technical vulnerabilities, public record disclosure risks, and accuracy issues associated with AI-driven license plate readers.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 37:29 →Warned against ubiquitous surveillance networks and their potential misuse by immigration and law enforcement authorities.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 41:56 →Requested that the committee recommend removing Flock cameras, terminating the contract, and adopting a local surveillance ordinance.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 42:22 →Expressed concern that surveillance tools could be used to chill First Amendment activities and protest participation.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 46:00 →Questioned whether local authorities would resist federal overreach if data were demanded without a warrant.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 47:20 →Recommended turning off the cameras when federal agencies operate in town if contracts cannot be canceled.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 47:46 →Warned that tech companies eventually prioritize data aggregation and monetization over public utility, raising massive safety concerns.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 51:13 →Asked for specific data regarding prosecution rates and how active investigations are defined within the ALPR framework.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 57:51 →Argued that cloud-based data cannot be fully secured and urged the council to cancel the Flock program entirely.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 55:25 →Stated that ALPR cameras function as mass surveillance tools that threaten civil rights and assist federal immigration enforcement.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 57:41 →Noted that cities like Eureka and Santa Cruz are evaluating contract terminations and urged Petaluma to follow suit.
Public Safety Advisory Committee Meeting - Feb 25, 2026 · 1:36:30 →