Oakland Council Expands Flock License Plate Reader Network Despite Privacy Concerns

Oakland approves $2M surveillance camera plan

Oakland approves $2M surveillance camera plan The vote on Flock’s license plate readers capped months of whiplash, tensions, a 10-minute video, and discourse over a maybe-middle finger.

Oakland Council Expands Flock License Plate Reader Network Despite Privacy Concerns

The Oakland City Council approved a new two-year contract with Flock Safety, overriding strong objections from privacy advocates who warned of the potential for federal surveillance.

Oakland City Council votes to expand police camera network amid sharp privacy debate

The Oakland City Council voted to approve the Oakland Police Department’s Flock Safety camera expansion plan Tuesday in a well-attended meeting that saw passionate expressions of support for and opposition against the plan. Councilmembers Rowena Brown, Zac Unger, Charlene Wang, Janani Ramachandran, Noel Gallo, Kevin Jenkins, and Ken Houston voted in favor, while Councilmember Caroll Fife voted against the proposal. The 7-1 vote means that the ci…