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Resident asks for proof before Salinas expands live‑feed license‑plate cameras
Summary
At a PCAC meeting a long‑term resident urged the city to publish evidence that expanding live‑feed 'Flock' cameras will reduce crime before approving a more expansive surveillance system.
Long‑term Salinas resident Lisa Collin told the committee she supports public safety but challenged the city to show evidence that expanding live‑feed license‑plate readers will make people safer.
"Where is the evidence that expanding surveillance and flock cameras will make us safer?" Collin asked. She said prior license‑plate reader systems used by the city did not capture continuous images and that the public deserves to know what results the previous technology produced and why a new live‑feed system is needed.
Collin urged the committee to consider the technology’s track record and the broader community implications before approving a more expansive system. Staff did not offer empirical results during the meeting; committee members heard Collin’s concerns and asked staff to provide information about prior system outcomes before further action.
