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Supervisors approve sheriff’s camera registration and integrated camera access over privacy objections
Summary
The board approved an item to expand registered and integrated camera participation with the sheriff’s department amid supervisor concerns about neighbor privacy and access levels; the motion passed 4–1 with Supervisor Sarmiento voting no.
The Orange County Board of Supervisors on Aug. 12 approved an amendment expanding the sheriff’s registered‑camera and integrated‑camera program intended to speed investigations and provide situational awareness for deputies.
Dave Fontenot, the sheriff department’s director of technology, explained that registered cameras are voluntary signups by residents who can be contacted and asked to upload footage when an incident occurs, while integrated cameras…
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