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18607 | Councilmember Tam inquired how many officers is APD down, to which the Police Chief responded six. *** Councilmember Chen left the dais at 9:35 p.m. and returned at 9:37 p.m. Councilmember Daysog inquired whether the percent of data retained in the six-month period could be tracked, to which the Police Chief responded in the affirmative. In response to Councilmember Daysog's inquiry, the Police Chief stated personal or identifying information is not collected when a license plate is scanned. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired how the APD would address erroneous license plate reads. The Police Chief responded Officers would follow required steps, including visual and dispatch confirmation; stated counter-measures are already being developed against the ALPR technology; staff would be relied upon to take the extra verification steps. Councilmember Daysog concurred with the Police Chief, stated the ALPR technology is not on autopilot, human involvement is required. *** Councilmember Tam left the dais at 9:45 p.m. and returned at 9:47 p.m. *** Stated the readers should delete information immediately; expressed concern over the cost: Donna Eyestone, Alameda. Expressed concern over other agencies having access to the information: Carol Gottstein, Alameda. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft stated there are adequate safeguards in place; the ALPR devices will be used on public streets where there is no expectation of privacy; that she supports the item with the modifications for a six-month retention, two audits per year, and removal of fixed location cameras. Councilmember Tam stated policies in other jurisdictions were not vetted by Councils or the public; commended the Police Chief and staff on being transparent; moved approval of the staff recommendation. Vice Mayor Ezzy Ashcraft inquired whether proposed modifications could be included as direction to the Police Chief and included in the motion. The Police Chief responded that he would modify the policy. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council May 20, 2014 |