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CityCouncil | 2020-01-07 | 10 | Councilmember Daysog stated former Councilmember Tam took interest in ALPRs in 2013; discussed former meetings and conferences related to decreasing crime in areas with ALPRs; stated an audit report was issued in 2015; expressed support for returning to look at ALPRs to help prevent crimes; stated people entering Alameda with the intent to commit crimes using their vehicles might think twice if Alameda has ALPRs; there has been considerable evidence that crime has been reduced in the City of Piedmont because of ALPRs; the City of Alameda had a robust discussion around data and data management; policies were put in place and should be revised if needed; expressed support for implementing ALPRs where possible with the budget provided; stated safety is owed to the residents of Alameda. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft discussed a hate crime in New York during Hanukkah; stated the suspect was later found in Harlem due to ALPR technology; a policy governs the use of ALPRs; stated feedback from a forum at the Library was the basis for the ALPR policy; Councilmembers raised valid concerns related to limited Police staff and prioritization; the Police Chief has expressed support for ALPRs; ALPRs do the work an officer would have to perform manually; the retention policy might need to be updated; expressed concern about data sharing; stated body worn camera policies have expanded to not record victims of domestic violence and children; there are restrictions placed on those who can access footage; expressed support for policies which include protections; ALPRs are machines which capture license plate data; that she is confused about how racial profiling could occur; there should be no expectation of privacy of a license plate while driving down the street or highway; expressed support for civil liberties, vulnerable populations and victims of domestic violence, and support not being mutually exclusive with ALPRs; Police Department staffing challenges will not go away overnight; making tools available and allowing for a safer community is owed to the Police Department and the community; expressed support for moving forward with the item; stated that she would like to include the text: "should include but not be limited to inquired the meaning behind the referral second to last bullet. Vice Mayor Knox White responded the item is a subset of the previous bullet; stated if Council is interested in moving forward, the report should note what options could be available; discussion possible data retention options; stated a spectrum of ideas could be explored; the referral is intended to get a sense of Council's support of ALPRs and includes an efficacy report; expressed concern for a report that is hyperbolic; stated there is a lot of misinformation about the usefulness and effectiveness of ALPRs; outlined opportunities for ALPRs to work effectively; expressed support for analyzing useful data; staff has been given direction and Council can make an informed decision with input from the City Manager and Police Chief; questioned whether a Council majority supports ALPRs; stated data should not be shared with national and State law enforcement agencies, but potentially local law enforcement. Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated that her previous example of the hate crime attack should not be categorized as hyperbolic. *** Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 January 7, 2020 | CityCouncil/2020-01-07.pdf |