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CityCouncil | 2018-02-06 | 11 | Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how ICE is related to car repossessions and financial institutions. Mr. Shockley responded there is no connection. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether the contract with ICE is recent, to which Mr. Shockley responded the contract originated in 2018. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether Vigilant notified APD of the contract. Mr. Shockley responded a notice was sent out to all California Law Enforcement Agencies immediately following the announcement of the contract; stated the contract itself cannot be discussed. Councilmember Ezzy Ashcraft stated that she believes Vigilant put the Police Chief at a disadvantage by not giving him a heads up about the contract. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether data shows the cameras are effective. The Police Chief responded the Piedmont Police Department has had a 37 to 38% drop in property crime since the installation of the cameras. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether the reduction in crime has been due to the deterrent factor or if people have actually been apprehended. The Police Chief responded that he believes there is a deterrent effect if people know there are cameras. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the Police Chief is willing to look at another vendor. The Police Chief responded that he is willing to look at other vendors. Mayor Spencer inquired what the monthly or annual cost. The Police Chief responded the cost is approximately $500 per camera per year. Mayor Spencer inquired whether Alameda currently has four cameras from Vigilant, to which the Police Chief responded four patrol cars have three cameras each. Mayor Spencer inquired whether all 12 cameras were purchased from Vigilant, to which the Police Chief responded in the affirmative. Mayor Spencer inquired whether the cameras would be compatible with another vendor; whether license plates are already being captured elsewhere, such as FasTrak; and whether said information is shared with law enforcement. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 6, 2018 9 | CityCouncil/2018-02-06.pdf |