JAG grant / Flock cameras

Argued crime stems from economic and social conditions, and urged investing in education rather than corporate surveillance partnerships.

Said the staff report offers no evidence Flock cameras reduce crime, and pressed for outcome reporting, search disclosures and data safeguards.

Cited the California AG's lawsuit over El Cajon's data sharing and asked whether OPD has suspended sharing with that agency.

Warned the cameras enable surveillance beyond license plates and said tax dollars should go to housing and services, not law enforcement expansion.

Suggested the $57K could fund officer mental health support and community relationship building instead.

Called Flock a catch-all for mass surveillance and asked the council to let the contract expire.

Spoke remotely about privacy rights, mass surveillance concerns and the need for the council to show it is listening.