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CityCouncil | 2019-12-17 | 10 | specific to cell phone recordings. The Assistant City Manager stated Exhibit B relates to data collection and does list the different kinds of data collected from the public to assist in conducting City operations; any data collection City staff would undertake would be covered by that portion of the policy. Councilmember Oddie inquired what happens with Ring video footage voluntarily provided by residents to the City. The City Manager responded law enforcement is exempt. The Assistant City Manager stated the Police Department is not subject to all policies for investigative purposes; there are policies in place to address surveillance videos in the investigation of a crime. Councilmember Oddie stated that he has understood the Police Department would not be allowed to use facial recognition software; inquired whether the [Ring doorbell] videos are exempt from facial recognition. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft requested clarification of the difference between a camera taking a photograph or video and facial recognition software. Councilmember Oddie responded the inquiry is related to the use of video for facial recognition. The Police Chief stated the Police Department does not require sharing of video footage. Councilmember Oddie inquired the process when video is shared with the Police Department. The Police Chief responded video received would only be used for the investigation of a crime; stated there is no facial recognition component when videos are received. Councilmember Oddie inquired whether video footage would be submitted to a vendor that offers facial recognition software services. The Assistant City Manager responded the City would not initiate the process; stated the software could be leveraged as a resource in the scenario of a crime spree involving Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) which uses facial recognition technology; the technology is not something the City of Alameda would be paying for or directly seeking. In response to Councilmember Oddie's hypothetical inquiry about facial recognition being used in the instance of red light or speed cameras, the Police Chief outlined the use of camera imaging for identification purposes. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 December 17, 2019 | CityCouncil/2019-12-17.pdf |