Berkeley Candidates Debate City Contract with Flock Safety Surveillance Firm
What happened
During a debate in Berkeley, candidates for Districts 4 and 7 discussed local issues, including vacant businesses and housing. One candidate, Majdi Gaith, specifically debated the city’s contract with Flock Safety and expressed opposition to the agreement.
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Why it matters
Flock Safety provides automated license plate reader technology that the city of Berkeley relies on for its operational functions. Local opposition to the contract could introduce regulatory risk to Flock Safety's revenue.
Berkeley, San Francisco, and Alameda County are discussing policies regarding the use of automated license plate readers and data sharing.
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Who's involved
- Flock SafetyAmerican surveillance technology company providing automated license plate reader technology
- BerkeleyCity where the contract and local political debate are taking place
- city councilLegislative body responsible for policy and administration within Berkeley
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Flock SafetySpeculative
Flock Safety might face regulatory risk to its revenue if the city council restricts or challenges the existing contract.
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The entities involved
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Flock Safety
American surveillance technology company
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Berkeley
city in Alameda County, California, United States
Related events
- The city of Greeley, Colorado, is considering ending a contract with surveillance company Flock Safety.
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- A city council decided not to renew a Flock Safety contract, despite the technology being used for crime investigation.
- Flock Safety is identified as an American surveillance technology company.
- Lake County invested in Flock Safety cameras for crime solving.