Multiple speakers used the Oct. 20 Lane County public‑comment time to raise concerns ranging from burglaries targeting Asian households to surveillance cameras, immigration enforcement and broader community safety.

Summary of remarks: Jencina Hawkins (law enforcement liaison, Asian American Council of Oregon) asked the board to issue a statement of solidarity with Asian residents after reporting a rash of burglaries that targeted homes with Asian occupants. Several speakers called for attendance at a local AAPI safety forum.

Speakers including Cameron Stringfield, Jacob Griffin and Rose Wildey urged the board and the sheriff to pause or cancel a contract with Flock Safety, a private company that supplies automated license‑plate readers. Commenters expressed fears that data collected by the system could be shared with federal agencies, including ICE, and said the technology disproportionately harms marginalized groups including immigrants and trans people.

Other public‑safety comments: Pete Goldblest and other speakers reminded the board of prior public vetting of the sheriff’s office appointment process and urged the sheriff to align relationships with community priorities. Several speakers also highlighted housing, homelessness and outreach needs and requested more county coordination on shelter funding and services.

Board response: Commissioners listened and asked staff to draft a statement of solidarity concerning the Asian community and to schedule a sheriff briefing on the Flock camera contract, data handling and the legal implications for county policy. County staff were asked to follow up on IRPO awareness and shelter funding later in the meeting.

Ending: Staff confirmed the board heard public input and will return with drafts or briefings on several items at future meetings.