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Berkeley delays vote on proposed Flock Safety fixed-camera contract after large public protest
Summary
After hours of public comment raising privacy and immigrant-safety concerns, Berkeley officials removed the proposed Flock Safety fixed-camera contract from tonight’s action calendar and said they will return it Oct. 28 following community meetings and further review.
The Berkeley City Council on Sept. 9 deferred consideration of a proposed contract with Flock Safety for fixed surveillance cameras after sustained public opposition and staff requests for more time to study legal and policy implications.
The city manager announced item 24 would be taken off the calendar and brought back Oct. 28 to align city use policy with the proposed contract, allow additional community meetings, review other camera vendors and study other cities’ experiences.
Speakers urged…
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