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CC - ACTION ITEM: Discussion and, if desired, Provide the Chief of Police Direction on the Policies and Procedures Associated with the Department's Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program.
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Meeting Date: July 9, 2025
Contact Person/Dept.: Captain Andrew Bellante/Police Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6394
Fiscal Impact: Yes [ ] No [X] General Fund: Yes [ ] No [X]
Attachments: Yes [X] No [ ]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (07/08/2025)
Department Approval: Police Chief Jason Sims (07/07/2025) _____________________________________________________________________
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council discuss and, if desired, provide the Chief of Police direction on the policies and procedures associated with the Department's Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program.
BACKGROUND
On May 8th, 2023, the Culver City Council approved a five-year contract with Flock Safety Group to provide the Culver City Police Department (CCPD) an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system. Prior to City Council approval, CCPD conducted extensive community outreach to allow for public comment and to answer any questions and address any community concerns regarding ALPR cameras. The outreach consisted of numerous community meetings, a meeting with the Police Subcommittee, a meeting with the Chief's Advisory Panel, and a scheduled public meeting that was highly advertised and held on March 30th, 2023, at City Council Chambers, as required by Senate Bill 34.
Approximately 40 community members attended the public meeting. During the meeting, many comments were received from area residents who were in support of the Department's proposed ALPR program. Additionally, the Department received several questions and concerns related to ALPR data being used for immigration enforcement purposes and to enforce out-of-state laws related to reproductive rights and gender aff...
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