Police Department Measure P Fund Allocations

Warned the council about surveillance technology vendors like Axon and the potential civil rights and Fourth Amendment liabilities associated with cloud data collection.

Urged council to defund surveillance systems like Axon and Flock, arguing funds should instead support housing, healthcare, and youth programs.

Noted the Measure P oversight committee recommended against funding Axon through Measure P, arguing policing should be funded through the general fund.

Questioned why police body cameras are not covered in the police department's general fund budget given their necessity under DOJ reform agreements.

Pointed out discrepancies in the Axon contract payment summary and questioned municipal taxation on vendor agreements.