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CityCouncil | 2022-02-01 | 9 | Stated ALPRs are not the correct way to move forward; ALPRs are the wrong system for the City; the proposal concedes that no studies have been able to show ALPRs help reduce crime; the system is a data collection for all who enter and exit Alameda; expressed concern about sensitive location data being shared with other agencies; stated if Alameda continues, strong protections and policies with community review should be included prior to purchase and implementation; urged Council vote no: Rebecca Jaschke, Alameda. Stated if the City uses the largest vendor in California, Vigilant Solutions, the sharing of information is turned on automatically by default; the information sharing feature must be manually turned off; discussed other California departments misusing features and license plate swapping; stated ALPRs do nothing regarding catalytic converter thefts or break-ins; the ALPR technology is not the answer: Tracy Rosenberg, Alameda. Stated that he shares concerns about rising crimes in Alameda; it is Council's duty to ensure the safety of residents; fixed ALPRs will be security theatre and will not reduce crime; there is evidence that ALPRs do not help; questioned whether Council is comfortable installing a tool that any future Alameda Police Chief could misuse: Jeremy Gillula, Alameda. Stated some people see ALPRs as part of the solution for safety; it is important to address objective safety as well as feelings around safety; however, she is not convinced ALPRs will address either; questioned whether people coming to Alameda to commit crimes will be dissuaded by ALPRs or whether license plates will be removed prior; noted ALPRs will not indicate where a stolen car is taken after leaving the Island; data does not show that ALPRs reduce crime: Kristi Black, Alameda. Stated that she does not support funding ALPRs; there is no data or studies which show that ALPRs make streets or the community safer; expressed support for a fact based approach; discussed costs for street improvements and Vision Zero; stated the funding could be used towards safety improvements in high injury corridors; urged Council to spend limited resources where it is known to create more safety; expressed support for pursuing other proven automated enforcement, such as guard rails and speed enforcement cameras: Denyse Trepanier, BikeWalk Alameda. Stated that she is unsure whether the matter will stop anyone from feeling afraid or scared; discussed being followed across the Island by APD; stated ALPRs will not make her feel any safer; instead, she will feel more surveilled; urged Council to say no to ALPRs: Melodye Montgomery, Alameda. Stated the technology does not reduce crime or increase clearance rates; urged Council to make data informed choices to improve the City; discussed the death of Mario Gonzales and data presented; expressed concern about being constantly surveilled: Laura Gamble, Alameda. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council February 1, 2022 9 | CityCouncil/2022-02-01.pdf |