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CityCouncil | 2022-02-01 | 6 | Stated the impacts of ALPRs will largely be felt by marginalized people in Alameda; discussed the history of law enforcement abusing surveillance technology; stated the proposed policy does little to attempt to prevent or detect abuse of the technology; questioned whether data shows APD's existing ALPRs have been effective; stated the report indicates data is lacking; inquired about audits; urged Council to reject the proposal; expressed support for a comprehensive surveillance ordinance: Mike Katz- Lacabe, Research for Oakland Privacy. Discussed the lack of data and anecdotal accounts; stated more research is needed to show that ALPRs are worth the investment and possible lawsuits resulting from surveillance; expressed concern about the community being a test case; stated misuse of the system is not impossible; discussed crime statistics; expressed support for the matter being funded by APD's current budget and for the City matching any funds on other projects: Jenice Anderson, Alameda. Expressed support for Alameda being a Sanctuary City; stated that he is glad the City is taking steps to ensure social justice; discussed fears of random hate crimes occurring due to the color of his skin and families installing cameras on their properties; stated people are strategic in order to stay safe; APD is having difficulty responding to a rise in crime and response times are abysmal; the installation of ALPRs is a no-brainer decision; expressed concern about providing political correctness over public safety; urged Council to vote yes on ALPR's: Michael Robles-Wong, Alameda. Discussed his experience being a victim of vehicle theft; stated ALPRs are a waste of money and are a surveillance tool that will provide APD a pretext to monitor citizens and possibly cause an increase in Police violence; expressed concern about Police violence and death being repeated in Alameda: Erin Fraser, Alameda. Stated his neighborhood has frequently had both property and auto-related crime; expressed support for the proposed installation and use of both fixed and mobile ALPRs; stated ALPR usage under the authorized use guidelines will be a valuable crime-fighting and investigative tool; Council has a duty to provide a safe and secure environment; urged Council support APD's request to use ALPRs: Bill Garvine, Alameda. Stated that she strongly opposes the installation of stationary or mobile ALPRs; there is no evidence that the technology will prevent crime; the collection of data is a violation of privacy; ALPRs will not reduce the footprint of policing; discussed APD's use of facial recognition software; stated APD cannot be trusted to operate additional surveillance technology; the cost adds to an already high Police budget and does not include maintenance or replacement of broken readers; urged Council not to approve the use of ALPRs: Isabel Sullivan, Alameda. Stated that she strongly opposes ALPRs; expressed support for protecting residents and neighbors of Color by not installing the devices; discussed ALPR reports from the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 1, 2022 6 | CityCouncil/2022-02-01.pdf |