Resident asks for evidence before expanding 'Flock' license‑plate cameras in Salinas

Lisa Colin, who identified herself as a long‑term Salinas resident, asked the committee to withhold approval of more expansive surveillance cameras until officials produce evidence the systems reduce crime. “Where is the evidence that expanding surveillance and flock cameras will make us safer?” Colin asked, saying prior license‑plate reader systems did not use continuous live feeds and the public deserves to see what results past deployments produced.

City police staff acknowledged prior use of license‑plate reader technology and said they will present outreach materials and a future public presentation about e‑motors and related enforcement. The transcript records no departmental presentation of outcome data for earlier LPR deployments during this meeting; members asked for clarity and information prior to approving broader surveillance.