County delays decision on Peregrine data analytics platform after sustained public concern

Apr 21, 2026

The board continued consideration of a sheriff’s office exception contract with Peregrine Technologies to May 12 after residents, academics and advocates raised privacy, facial‑recognition and data‑sharing concerns. The sheriff's office said the system does not currently integrate with ALPRs and is 'strictly data analytics.'

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The Alameda County Board of Supervisors continued discussion of an exception contract with Peregrine Technologies after a lengthy public comment period and questions from supervisors.

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