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Rules Committee pauses vote on SFPD surveillance policy after hours of public testimony and staff amendments
Summary
After extended discussion and roughly 45 public callers, the committee agreed to continue consideration of a proposed surveillance‑technology policy that would expand limited live access to third‑party cameras for exigent or investigative uses, filing Chair Peskin's amendments and returning the item next week for further negotiation with advocates and legal counsel.
The Rules Committee continued a high‑profile debate over a proposed policy and ordinance that would govern San Francisco Police Department access to privately‑owned and non‑city camera systems. Chair Aaron Peskin said he would file both mayoral and chair amendments to the policy to clarify when live monitoring is permitted, default retention rules to state law, and limits on sharing footage with federal agencies; he asked for additional meetings with the public defender and advocates before a final ordinance.
Chief Scott of the SFPD described operational reasons for limited live monitoring and expedited access to third‑party…
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