Surveillance Advisory Board

SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD BOARD MEMBERS Simon Lee (Chair, Dist. 4) REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 PM Mike Moreno (Vice Chair, Dist. 5) Russell Owen (Dist. 1) JULY 16, 2026 Tony Stewart (Dist. 2) Peggy Cohen-Thompson (Dist. 3) Alejandro Bras (At-Large) Krupa Naran (Dist. 6) HYBRID MEETING Vallejo Room (Lower-Level JFK Library) www.Cityofvallejo.net 505 Santa Clara Street Vallejo, CA 94590 NOTICE: Members of the Public will be able to The Vallejo Room will be open to members of the participate in-person or remotely via Zoom public 30 minutes prior to the start of the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT: Members of the Public may For additional instructions on how to speak provide public comments during the Meeting in remotely during public comment, please person or via ZOOM visit, www.cityofvallejo.net/publiccomment Https://ZoomVallejoRoom.Cityofvallejo.net, or via phone, by dialing (669) 900-6833. 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Meeting Password: 131313 Press *6 to unmute/mute Any supplemental writing related to an agenda item for an open session of a regular meeting that is distributed to all or a majority of all members of the Board less than 72 hours before the meeting will be posted concurrently on the City’s website at www.cityofvallejo.net/agendas Written material distributed during the meeting, will be available at the meeting if prepared by the City or after the meeting if prepared by someone else. Such materials may be obtained from the Board Secretary Vallejo Room is ADA compliant. Devices for the hearing impaired are available from the Staff Secretary. Requests for disability related modifications or accommodations, aids or services may be made by a person with a disability to the Staff Secretary’s office no less than 72 hours prior to the meeting by contacting via email Lance.David@cityofvallejo.net or via phone at (707) 648-5200 as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof Page 1 of 44  AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL 4. COMMUNITY FORUM Anyone wishing to address the Board on any matter for which another opportunity to speak is not provided on the agenda, and which is within the jurisdiction of the Board to resolve, is requested to submit a completed speaker card to the Board Secretary. When called upon, each speaker should step to the podium, state his /her name, and address for the record. Each speaker is limited to three minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.20.300. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA A APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING JUNE 18, 2026 Recommendation: Contact: Lance David, Board Secretary (707) 648-5408 Lance.David@cityofvallejo.net 6. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE/BOARD SECRETARY 7. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT 8. REPORT OF THE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON 9. REPORT OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE/BOARD 10. INFORMATION CALENDAR A VALLEJO POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY TECHNOLOGY USAGE REPORTS FOR DRONES, CELL SITE SIMULATOR, AND FLOCK ALPR CAMERAS, FLOCK RAVEN GUNSHOT DETECTION SYSTEM. 11. ACTION CALENDAR NOTICE: Members of the public wishing to address the Board on Action Calendar Items are requested to submit a completed speaker card to the Board Secretary. Each speaker is limited to five minutes pursuant to Vallejo Municipal Code Section 2.02.420. A AD-HOC COMMITTEE UPDATES- AD-HOC WORK PLAN, AUDIT PLAN, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. Recommendation: Receive updates from the Board’s ad-hoc committees (Work Plan/Audit Plan/Community Engagement) regarding their ongoing work, progress, and any recommendations under development. Contact: Lance David, Board Secretary (707) 648-5408 Lance.David@cityofvallejo.net Page 2 of 44  B REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF RECENT MEDIA ARTICLES CONCERNING GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE. Recommendation: Review and discuss media items included in the agenda. Contact: Lance David, Board Secretary (707) 648-5408 Lance.David@cityofvallejo.net C CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FACIAL RECOGNITION AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEE AND DETERMINE, MEMBERSHIP, SCOPE, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Recommendation: RECOMMEND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FACIAL RECOGNITION AD-HOC COMMITTEE AND DETERMINE, MEMBERSHIP, SCOPE, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Contact: Lance David, Board Secretary (707) 648-5408 Lance.David@cityofvallejo.net D UPDATE ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRAINING MODULE FOR NEWLY ONBOARDED SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS. Recommendation: REVIEW THE INFORMATION. Contact: Lance David, Board Secretary (707) 648-5408 Lance.David@cityofvallejo.net E UPDATE CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC FACING FLOCK AUDIT ANALYTIC WEBPAGE. Recommendation: Review the information. Contact: Lance David, Board Secretary (707) 648-5408 Lance.David@cityofvallejo.net 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS 13. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 44 ADDITIONAL CITY INFORMATION Members of the public can: • Like us on Facebook and Instagram (@cityofvallejo) • Sign up to receive City Communications via e-mail (www.cityofvallejo.net/subscribe) • Sign up for emergency alerts at: alertsolano.com I, Lance David, Board Secretary do hereby certify that I have caused a true copy of the above notice and agenda to be delivered to Simon Lee (Chair, Dist. 4) Mike Moreno (Vice Chair, Dist. 5) Russell Owen (Dist. 1) Tony Stewart (Dist. 2) Peggy Cohen-Thompson (Dist. 3) Alejandro Bras (At-Large) Krupa Naran (Dist. 6), at the time and in the manner prescribed by law and that this agenda was posted at City Hall, 555 Santa Clara Street, CA at 12:30 PM, Monday, July 13, 2026. Dated: Monday, July 13, 2026 Lance David Lance David, Board Secretary Page 4 of 44  SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD REGULAR MEETING AT 6:00 PM JUNE 18, 2026 Vallejo Room (Lower-Level JFK Library) 505 Santa Clara Street Vallejo, CA 94590 AGENDA 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 6:02 PM 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 3. ROLL CALL Present: Boardmembers Bras, Nanan, Stewart, Owen and Cohen-Thompson Absent: Chair Lee and Vice Chair Moreno Staff Present: Randy Hyshiver Acting Board Secretary, Randy Risner Chief Assistant City Attorney, Captain Bautista, Lieutenant Caitham, Sergent Abeyta Action: Moved by Board Member Cohen-Thompson, seconded by Board Member Bras, and carried unanimously by all members present to approve Stewart as the Acting Chair for this meeting only due to the absence of both Chair Lee and Vice Chair Moreno. 4. COMMUNITY FORUM Multiple community members spoke 5. CONSENT CALENDAR AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA A APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING MAY 21, 2026 Action: Moved by Board Member Cohen-Thompson, seconded by Board Member Bras, and carried unanimously by all members present to approve the consent Calendar (Absent: Chair Lee and Vice Chair Moreno). 6. REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE/BOARD SECRETARY - None 7. CITY ATTORNEY’S REPORT - None 8. REPORT OF THE CITY COUNCIL LIAISON - None 9. REPORT OF THE CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE/BOARD - None 10. INFORMATION CALENDAR Page 5 of 44  A VALLEJO POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY TECHNOLOGY USAGE REPORTS FOR DRONES, CELL SITE SIMULATOR, AND FLOCK ALPR CAMERAS, FLOCK RAVEN GUNSHOT DETECTION SYSTEM. 11. ACTION CALENDAR A AD-HOC COMMITTEE UPDATES Board Members discussed information on this item Audit Ad Hoc Committee met with PD on June 2 to review Audit Capabilities PD presented Technology Use Audit Plan B SURVEILLANCE MEDIA-RELATED ITEMS. Board Member Bras presented Cleaveland Flock Surveillance Article Staff responded to questions from Board Members Board Members provided comments C ADOPT A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC FACING FLOCK AUDIT ANALYTIC WEBPAGE. Staff responded to questions from Board Members Flock Represented responded to Board Member Questions Board Members provided comments D DISCUSSION AND DECISION CONCERNING ESTABLISHMENT OF A SYSTEM FOR INVITING EXPERT SPEAKERS TO SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD MEETINGS. Staff responded to questions from Board Members Board Members provided comments E REQUEST THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRAINING MODULE FOR NEWLY ONBOARDED SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS. Staff responded to questions from Board Members Board Members provided comments Board Secretary with the Assistance of Public Safety will develop a proposed Training Outline F RECOMMEND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FACIAL RECOGNITION POLICY AD-HOC COMMITTEE AND DETERMINE, MEMBERSHIP, SCOPE, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. Page 6 of 44  Staff responded to questions from Board Members Board Members provided comments A resolution will be established for next agenda to adopt a Committee and Committee Members 12. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS - None 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m. Page 7 of 44 SIMON LEE, CHAIR RANDY HYSHIVER, ACTING BOARD SECRETARY Page 8 of 44  INFORMATIONAL ITEM 10.A. DATE: July 16, 2026 TO: Surveillance Advisory Board Chair and Members of the Board FROM: Jerome Bautista, Police Captain SUBJECT: VALLEJO POLICE DEPARTMENT MONTHLY TECHNOLOGY USAGE REPORTS FOR DRONES, CELL SITE SIMULATOR, AND FLOCK ALPR CAMERAS, FLOCK RAVEN GUNSHOT DETECTION SYSTEM. RECOMMENDATION Surveillance Advisory Board to receive technology usage reports on a monthly basis. No action is needed. This is an informational item. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Per established direction from the board, the police department to present deployed technology reports on a monthly basis as an information item only. No action is required from the board. The board receives reports on the following technologies on a monthly basis: • Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) • Cell site simulator(CSS) Deployment • Raven gunshot detection technology • Drone Flight log - UAS YTD ATTACHMENTS 1. ALPR June - 2026 2. June 2026 CSS Deployment Log 3. Raven Analytics June 2026 4. Raven_Shots Fired Matched Calls Jan - June 2026 5. UAS YTD 2026 7-9-26 CONTACT Jerome Bautista, Police Captain (707) 648-4461 Jerome.Bautista@cityofvallejo.net Page 9 of 44  ALPR 2026 January - June 2026 LAW ENFORCEMENT USE ONLY License Plate Readers Overview January - June 2026 Vehicle Recoveries Cases Assisted by LPR (Identifying suspect veh/Location with use of LPR History, etc.) 31 157 Arrests with Hot List LPR Reads (Stolen Veh/Stolen Plate/Bolo/Alerts) the use of LPR 42 50,637 Offenses of Arrests Offenses Associated with Arrests • Human trafficking • Rape • False Imprisonment • Assault – Aggravated • Stolen Vehicle • Warrant – Felony • Burglary • Car Jacking • Stolen Vehicle • Possession of Stolen Vehicle LPR Hot List Reads LPR Hot List Reads Amount Stolen Plate 30,026 Custom Alerts (Ofc Safety/BOLO) 20,004 Stolen Vehicles 509 Felony Vehicles 98 Total 50,637 Crime Analysis Unit VALLEJO POLICE DEPARTMENT July 8, 2026 Vallejo Police Department DETECTIVE DIVISION 111 Amador Street 111 AMADOR STREET Vallejo, CA 94590 VALLEJO, CA 94590 (707) 648-4321 (707) 648-4524 Page 10 of 44  Vallejo Police Department Cell Site Simulator (CSS) Deployment Log Calendar Year 2026 The Vallejo Police Department recognizes the public interest in ensuring that cell site simulator technology is appropriately used and monitored and seeks to be transparent with its usage. Please note that the cell site simulator is merely an investigative tool to find a cell phone. Results from the cell site simulator alone are never used establish probable cause for an arrest or search. A deployment is defined as any time the cell site simulator is turned on and used to find a target phone. The cell site simulator might be deployed several times to find the same phone even if previously successfully located. Each deployment in the log is not necessarily a separate phone that was searched for. An arrest is not necessarily effected even if a phone is located. There are many factors that determine when and arrest will be effected. Authorized Purpose Codes: (A) Locate missing persons (B) Locate at-risk individuals (C) Locate victims of mass casualty incidents (D) Assist in felony investigations (E) Apprehend fugitives **In the event a search warrant is (N*) NOT obtained due to special circumstances, an explanation will be provided in a separate attachment** 1 Page 11 of 44 Page 12 of 44 DECEMBER 3 Page 13 of 44  Raven Audio Alert Statistics January - June 2026 Total Alerts 4,050 Multiple Single Gunshot Total Gunshot Gunshot Alerts Alerts Alerts 798 143 941 Sideshow Alerts Firework Alerts 203 1,153 Data Confirmed Shootings Criteria Unconfirmed Shootings Criteria • GSW victim located/Identified • Unable to Locate (UTL) • Evidence of shooting (casings/bullets) • No evidence of shooting • Seen/Heard by witness • Outside Jurisdiction/Referred to Other Agency • Captured by surveillance • Fireworks • • Shots Fired Calls for Service Shots Fired: 222 Raven Shots Fired Alerts: 483 Crime Analysis Unit VALLEJO POLICE DEPARTMENT July 8, 2026 Vallejo Police Department DETECTIVE DIVISION 111 Amador Street 111 AMADOR STREET Vallejo, CA 94590 VALLEJO, CA 94590 (707) 648-4321 (707) 648-4524 Page 14 of 44 Incident Number Date Month Date & Time Type INC LOCATION BEAT 202601030001 1/3/2026 Jan 1/3/26 12:10 AM Raven Alert 700 BLOCK ILLINOIS ST 5 202601030002 1/3/2026 Jan 1/3/26 12:10 AM Shots Fired 1000 BLOCK INDIANA ST 5 202601220009 1/22/2026 Jan 1/22/26 1:07 AM Raven Alert 1900 BLOCK OHIO ST 5 202601220010 1/22/2026 Jan 1/22/26 1:08 AM Shots Fired 00 BLOCK MARIPOSA ST 5 202601220011 1/22/2026 Jan 1/22/26 1:08 AM Shots Fired 1900 BLOCK LOUISIANA ST 5 202601240026 1/24/2026 Jan 1/24/26 3:42 AM Raven Alert 1600 BLOCK SACRAMENTO ST 6 202601240027 1/24/2026 Jan 1/24/26 3:43 AM Shots Fired 1500 BLOCK SACRAMENTO ST 6 202601240028 1/24/2026 Jan 1/24/26 3:43 AM Shots Fired 1700 BLOCK ARKANSAS ST 6 202601240195 1/24/2026 Jan 1/24/26 6:03 PM Raven Alert 1200 BLOCK LOUISIANA ST 5 202601240196 1/24/2026 Jan 1/24/26 6:04 PM Shots Fired 1200 BLOCK OHIO ST 5 202601240198 1/24/2026 Jan 1/24/26 6:07 PM Shots Fired 1200 BLOCK OHIO ST 5 202601310119 1/31/2026 Jan 1/31/26 3:04 PM Shots Fired BRANCIFORTE ST/LOUISIANA ST 6 202601310120 1/31/2026 Jan 1/31/26 3:04 PM Raven Alert 200 BLOCK LOUISIANA ST 6 202602090129 2/9/2026 Feb 2/9/26 2:58 PM Shots Fired 2400 BLOCK SONOMA BL 6 202602090130 2/9/2026 Feb 2/9/26 2:59 PM Raven Alert 2400 BLOCK SONOMA BL 5 202602120212 2/12/2026 Feb 2/12/26 9:02 PM Raven Alert 200 BLOCK CAROLINA ST 6 202602120213 2/12/2026 Feb 2/12/26 9:03 PM Shots Fired BRANCIFORTE ST/FLORIDA ST 6 202602180247 2/18/2026 Feb 2/18/26 11:08 PM Shots Fired 300 BLOCK CLEARPOINTE DR 3 202602180251 2/18/2026 Feb 2/18/26 11:09 PM Raven Alert 100 BLOCK LINCOLN RD W 4 202602230169 2/23/2026 Feb 2/23/26 4:28 PM Raven Alert 700 BLOCK LOUISIANA ST 5 202602230171 2/23/2026 Feb 2/23/26 4:29 PM Shots Fired OHIO ST/BROADWAY ST 5 202603150245 3/15/2026 March 3/15/26 10:59 PM Raven Alert 200 BLOCK MENDOCINO ST 5 202603150246 3/15/2026 March 3/15/26 11:01 PM Shots Fired 1800 BLOCK LOUISIANA ST 5 202603260243 3/26/2026 March 3/26/26 10:19 PM Raven Alert 2400 BLOCK SONOMA BL 6 202603260244 3/26/2026 March 3/26/26 10:23 PM Shots Fired SONOMA BL/TENNESSEE ST 5 202604030020 4/3/2026 April 4/3/26 1:34 AM Shots Fired 100 BLOCK LINCOLN RD W 4 202604030019 4/3/2026 April 4/3/26 1:34 AM Raven Alert 100 BLOCK LINCOLN RD W 4 202604040025 4/4/2026 April 4/4/26 3:58 AM Raven Alert 000 BLOCK IDORA AV 2 202604040024 4/4/2026 April 4/4/26 3:58 AM Shots Fired 500 BLOCK WALLACE AVE 4 202604080273 4/8/2026 April 4/8/26 11:16 PM Shots Fired 100 BLOCK LINCOLN RD W 4 202604080271 4/8/2026 April 4/8/26 11:15 PM Raven Alert 600 BLOCK MCLANE ST 4 202604130008 4/13/2026 April 4/13/26 1:56 AM Raven Alert 000 BLOCK VALLE VISTA AV 6 202604130007 4/13/2026 April 4/13/26 1:55 AM Shots Fired SANTA CLARA ST/TENNESSEE ST 6 202605110215 5/11/2026 May 5/11/2026 20:46 Raven Alert 100 BLOCK DENIO ST 6 202605110216 5/11/2026 May 5/11/2026 20:46 Shots Fired SACRAMENTO ST/COUGHLAN ST 6 202605230076 5/23/2026 May 5/23/2026 10:54 Raven Alert 100 BLOCK HILBORN ST 6 202605230077 5/23/2026 May 5/23/2026 10:56 Shots Fired 100 BLOCK HILBORN ST 6 202605260016 5/26/2026 May 5/26/2026 3:18 Raven Alert 300 BLOCK CAPITOL ST 6 202605260017 5/26/2026 May 5/26/2026 3:19 Shots Fired 300 BLOCK CAROLINA ST 6 202606240222 6/24/2026 June 6/24/26 8:13 PM Shots Fired 2100 BLOCK GRIFFIN DR 8 202606240223 6/24/2026 June 6/24/26 8:15 PM Raven Alert 400 BLOCK MCGRUE CIR 8 Page 15 of 44  Vallejo Police Department – 2026 Year to Date Flight Log Flight Air Date Time Aircraft Call for Service Case/Inc Day/Night Time Space 1/6/2026 1526 Mavic 3 subject w/ with Gun 26-140 13 G Day 1/7/2026 0250 Enterprise Patrol NA 13 G Night 1/17/2026 0150 Enterprise 246 PC 26-521 24 G Night 1/17/2026 2321 Enterprise Patrol NA 6 G Night 1/21/2026 1302 Mavic 3 602L PC 2601210106 4 G Day 3/2/2026 0600 Avata Warrant Service 26-2231 15 G Day 3/3/2026 0610 Enterprise Warrant Service 26-2231 23 G Day 3/3/2025 0610 Mavic 3 Warrant Service 26-2231 17 G Day 3/3/2026 0610 Avata Warrant Service 26-2231 15 G Day 3/22/2026 0203 Enterprise 20001 CVC 26-2917 6 G Night 3/28/2026 0120 Enterprise 245 PC 26-3160 3 G Night 3/29/2026 0351 Enterprise 422 PC 26-3185 15 G Night 3/29/2026 0400 Enterprise 422 PC 26-3185 8 G Night 3/29/2026 2336 Enterprise 417 PC 26-3204 8 G Night 4/4/2026 140 Enterprise 187 PC 26-3408 25 G Night 4/9/2026 1813 Enteprise 417 PC 26-3627 24 G Day 4/24/2026 0900 Enterprise Career Day N/A 15 G Day 5/2/2026 0234 Enterprise 2800 VC 26-4447 22 G Night 5/12/2026 1850 Enterprise 187 PC 27 G Day 5/12/2026 2138 Enterprise Threats to shoot 26-4827 17 G Night 5/18/2026 1535 Mavic 3 Pro search for 187 suspect 26-4774 11 G Day 5/18/2026 1525 Mavic 3 Pro search for 187 suspect 26-4774 20 G Day 5/19/2026 5:08 Enterprise 187 PC 20 G Day 5/19/2026 1745 Avata 187 PC 15 G Day 5/26/2026 1515 Mavic 3 Pro search for 187 suspect 26-4774 7 G Day 5/27/2026 1422 Mavic 3 Pro search for 187 suspect 26-4774 11 G Day 6/2/2026 1720 Enterprise 187 PC/ Areacheck 10 G Day Page 16 of 44  Vallejo Police Department – 2026 Year to Date Flight Log 6/7/2026 0025 Enterprise 459 PC 26-5829 15 G Night 6/14/2026 0025 Enterprise Patrol 26-5840 25 G Night 6/14/2026 0025 Enterprise Patrol 26-5840 11 G Night 6/14/2026 0436 Enterprise Patrol 26-6098 14 G Night 6/14/2026 0441 Enterprise Patrol 26-6098 3 G Night Page 17 of 44  ACTION ITEM 11.A. DATE: July 16, 2026 TO: Surveillance Advisory Board Chair and Members of the Board FROM: Lance David, Board Secretary SUBJECT: AD-HOC COMMITTEE UPDATES- AD-HOC WORK PLAN, AUDIT PLAN, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. RECOMMENDATION Receive updates from the Board’s ad-hoc committees (Work Plan/Audit Plan/Community Engagement) regarding their ongoing work, progress, and any recommendations under development. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Ad-hoc committees(Work Plan/Audit Plan/Community Engagement) will provide updates to the Board on their ongoing work, progress, and any recommendations under development. ATTACHMENTS None CONTACT Lance David, Board Secretary (707) 648-5408 Lance.David@cityofvallejo.net Page 18 of 44  ACTION ITEM 11.B. DATE: July 16, 2026 TO: Surveillance Advisory Board Chair and Members of the Board FROM: Lance David, Board Secretary SUBJECT: REVIEW AND DISCUSSION OF RECENT MEDIA ARTICLES CONCERNING GOVERNMENT SURVEILLANCE. RECOMMENDATION Review and discuss media items included in the agenda. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Staff Would Like The Opportunity To Bring Forward Any Surveillance Media–Related Articles To The Board For Discussion. Board Member Owen has provided three articles SFPD Audit shows Flock Cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/spfd-audit-shows-flock-cameras-030222625.html Flock Safety - El Cajon CA PD Transparency Portal https://transparency.flocksafety.com/-el-cajon-pd-ca/ Institute for Justice https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in- recent-years/ ATTACHMENTS 1. SFPD audit shows Flock cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies 2. Flock Safety - El Cajon CA PD Transparency Portal 3. Police Have Reportedly Used License Plate Readers to Stalk Romantic Interests at Least 21 Times in Recent Years - Institute for Justice CONTACT Lance David, Board Secretary (707) 648-5408 Lance.David@cityofvallejo.net Page 19 of 44 6/24/26, 2:17 PM SFPD audit shows Flock cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies Top Stories: Takeaways from Tuesday's primaries | America250 time capsule | Blood pressure meds recalled | Follow SFPD audit shows Flock cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies Ian Bradley Wed, June 17, 2026 at 8:02 PM PDT · 5 min read Key takeaways • San Francisco's Flock ALPR network was improperly queried by out-of-state and federal agencies, violating California law prohibiting sharing ALPR data with such entities. See more The Brief https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/spfd-audit-shows-flock-cameras-030222625.html 1/17 Page 20 of 44 6/24/26, 2:17 PM SFPD audit shows Flock cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies A recent audit by the San Francisco Police Department showed its Flock Automated License Plate Reader network had been improperly queried on behalf of federal and out-of-state agencies. Privacy rights advocates have previously and repeatedly spoken out about Flock cameras, out of concerns that the data they gather could be shared out of state. The company has previously stated that its privacy protections comply with state laws, which prohibit law enforcement from sharing ALPR data with out- of-state and federal agencies. SAN FRANCISCO - San Francisco's Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) network has been queried on behalf of out-of-state and federal agencies, validating fears that many privacy advocates have had about the program. ADVERTISEMENT The San Francisco Police Department on Wednesday stated that an audit of the network showed the network had been accessed by multiple agencies. The release states that neither Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) nor the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had not been identified as making the requests. California law does not allow law enforcement agencies to share ALPR information with out-of-state or federal agencies. Who's asking Dig deeper The requests made to the San Francisco network were simultaneously made to between 531 and 763 other law enforcement agencies. "During a routine compliance audit in May, SFPD officials found that the Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC) had queried SFPD's Flock network on behalf of federal and out-of-state agencies. There were 299 https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/spfd-audit-shows-flock-cameras-030222625.html 2/17 Page 21 of 44 6/24/26, 2:17 PM SFPD audit shows Flock cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies improper inquiries over approximately one year, which accounts for 0.005% of inquiries over that period," the release states. FILE ART - Flock camera on a street captures photos of license plates. SFPD Chief Derrick Lew, upon discovering the improper searches, turned off the NCRIC access to the network and initiated an internal review. ADVERTISEMENT Further investigation revealed that the improper searches were conducted by analysts with the Western States Information Network, which provides analytical support and coordination with out-of-state and federal law enforcement agencies. Privacy advocates The other side Privacy advocate Brian Hofer of Secure Justice says there have been previous breaches involving SFPD and Flock Safety. More in U.S. https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/spfd-audit-shows-flock-cameras-030222625.html 3/17 Page 22 of 44 6/24/26, 2:17 PM SFPD audit shows Flock cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies Live updates: GOP senators report yelling in closed-door meeting with Trump USA TODAY / 128 Elizabeth Warren reacts live to Trump saying he won’t sign housing bill The Hill / 129 SCOTUS Unanimously Ruled That the Second Amendment Trumps Anti-Drug Sentiment Reason.com / 1.1K Japan's Oldest Doctors Say Cognitive Decline Isn't Age: Just Stop "I'm certainly frustrated. We will be litigating again with San Francisco because Drinking These 2 Drinks it's Ad just clear until the court shuts us down that SFPD is not going to take this Health & Vitality seriously," Hofer said. An Oakland-based law firm in February filed a class-action lawsuit against Flock, alleging the company's license plate reading cameras are violating the law and the privacy of California residents. ADVERTISEMENT "The problem that we allege is that Flock is sharing this information on California drivers with out-of-state law enforcement and the federal government, which is illegal under California law," David Berger, one of the lawyers who brought the case, told KTVU. Berger and his partners believe Flock allowed out-of state agencies to search the SFPD's database more than 1.6 million times over a seven-month period. Their suit claims the number of outside searches in nearby Los Altos was also more than a million. Some departments, like Mountain View, found violations and immediately terminated their Flock contracts. https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/spfd-audit-shows-flock-cameras-030222625.html 4/17 Page 23 of 44 6/24/26, 2:17 PM SFPD audit shows Flock cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies One of the biggest concerns is that federal agencies will access the cameras, as was discovered to have happened twice in El Cerrito. ADVERTISEMENT The department's chief, Paul Keith, said at the time that Flock had been responsive and put new safeguards in place. "The modern version of Flock really does take that out of the department's hand. The first thing that pops up now when you log into Flock is this is only for California agencies ,this whole disclaimer before you can even access the system now," Keith said. Support for Licence Plate Readers San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins is in full support of license plate readers. "So we have to continue to refine the rules around it, continue to make sure that we are hypervigilant in making sure that access to it is not abused," she said. Company statements What they're saying Flock, in response to the lawsuit, released a lawsuit that stated in part that the company "takes privacy, legal compliance, and data security extremely seriously." ADVERTISEMENT A Flock spokesperson in February said the company had disabled its national lookup feature for all California agencies and is confident its privacy protections comply with state law, local policy and community expectations. That spokesperson was responding to privacy advocates in Alameda County and across the Bay Area criticizing the company and speaking out against local governments installing Flock cameras in their communities. https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/spfd-audit-shows-flock-cameras-030222625.html 5/17 Page 24 of 44 6/24/26, 2:17 PM SFPD audit shows Flock cameras accessed on behalf of federal, out-of-state agencies In response to the San Francisco audit, Flock spokesperson Paris Lewbel told KTVU that the searches were not a result of a software malfunction, platform issue, unauthorized access, or any failure of the Flock system. Lewbel said that it involved "searches conducted by authorized users at a California state agency that were later determined to be inconsistent with California's ALPR data-sharing requirements." ADVERTISEMENT Sign in Search the web The San Francisco Police Department identified the activity through a routine audit of its own Flock network and took immediate action, Lewbel noted. He added that no out-of-state or federal agencies had direct access to SFPD's Flock system or any California Flock system. "Those audit logs are exactly what enabled SFPD to identify the issue and respond," Lewbel wrote. "This is how accountability is designed to work." KTVU's Henry Lee contributed to this report. The Source San Francisco Police Department, Flock, Brian Hofer of Secure Justice, SF DA Brooke Jenkins, and previous KTVU reporting View comments Terms and Privacy Policy Your Privacy Choices CA Privacy Notice About Our Ads Up next Follow https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/spfd-audit-shows-flock-cameras-030222625.html 6/17 Page 25 of 44 6/24/26, 2:18 PM Flock Safety - El Cajon CA PD Transparency Portal Transparency Portal Visit Flock El Cajon CA PD Transparency Portal Last updated: Wed Jun 24 2026 OVERVIEW El Cajon PD ( CA) uses Flock Safety technology to capture objective evidence without compromising on individual privacy. El Cajon PD utilizes retroactive searches to solve crimes after they've occurred. Additionally, El Cajon PD utilizes real-time alerting of hotlist vehicles to capture wanted criminals. POLICIES What's Detected License Plates, Vehicles What's Not Detected Facial recognition, People, Gender, Race Acceptable Use Policy Data is used for law enforcement purposes only. Data is owned by El Cajon PD and is never sold to 3rd parties. Prohibited Uses Immigration enforcement, traffic enforcement, harassment or intimidation, usage based solely on a protected class (i.e. race, sex, religion), personal use. Access Policy https://transparency.flocksafety.com/-el-cajon-pd-ca/ Page 26 of1/6 44 6/24/26, 2:18 PM Flock Safety - El Cajon CA PD Transparency Portal All system access requires a valid reason and is stored indefinitely. Hotlist Policy Hotlist hits are required to be human verified prior to action. USAGE Data Retention The number of days data is retained. 30 days Total Cameras Number of LPR and other cameras. 103 Sharing Network Data With Organizations granted access to El Cajon CA PD data. University of San Francisco CA PD University of the Pacific (CA) Upland CA PD Urbana OH PD UT - Cedar City PD Vacaville CA PD Vallejo CA PD Vandalia OH PD Ventura CA PD Ventura County CA SO Ventura County District Attorney's Office CA Vernon CA PD Vernon County WI SO Vestavia Hills AL PD Villa Park IL PD Villa Rica GA PD https://transparency.flocksafety.com/-el-cajon-pd-ca/ Page 27 of2/6 44 6/24/26, 2:18 PM Flock Safety - El Cajon CA PD Transparency Portal Hotlists Alerted On National and statewide hotlist sources. California SVS, NCMEC Amber Alert Vehicles detected in the last 30 days Number of unique plate reads over the last 30 days. 811,222 Number of Hotlist Hits Total hotlist hits over the last 30 days. 8,378 Number of Searches Total user search sessions over the last 30 days. 547 ADDITIONAL INFO Success Story On the first day of implementation, Flock Safety automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras immediately demonstrated their value to the El Cajon Police Department with two successful apprehensions. On July 28, 2023, a real-time alert notified officers that a vehicle stolen during a violent robbery and carjacking in Lemon Grove on July 22 had been detected by the ALPR system. Through rapid coordination between agencies, a San Diego County Sheriff s deputy located the vehicle within minutes and safely apprehended two suspects. Later that evening, another ALPR alert identified a vehicle that had been stolen during https://transparency.flocksafety.com/-el-cajon-pd-ca/ Page 28 of3/6 44 6/24/26, 2:18 PM Flock Safety - El Cajon CA PD Transparency Portal a commercial burglary in Winterhaven, California (Imperial County) on July 26. An El Cajon Police officer quickly located the occupied vehicle in a gas station parking lot and arrested the suspect without incident. These two incidents on day one highlight how real-time ALPR technology can quickly connect crimes across jurisdictions and help officers safely and efficiently locate stolen vehicles and suspects. Success Story On October 5, 2024, at approximately 9:15 PM, officers from the El Cajon Police Department responded to a reported stabbing in the 800 block of Benedict Avenue in El Cajon, California.Upon arrival, officers encountered a suspect armed with a knife. When officers attempted to detain him, the suspect fled on foot and attempted to carjack a passing motorist, who was able to escape. Officers continued searching the area and ultimately apprehended the suspect. He was taken into custody and booked into the San Diego County Sheriff's Office Central Jail. The victim, a 71-year-old male, was found with a stab wound to his torso and transported to a nearby hospital. On October 12, the victim died from his injuries. During the investigation, detectives determined that the victim and suspectboth homelesshad recently met, and the victim had been giving the suspect a ride when their vehicle broke down. During the suspect s attempt to flee the scene, Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras helped investigators identify the motorist the suspect attempted to carjack, providing critical witness information that supported the homicide investigation. Success Story Over the course of one month, a suspect committed at least eleven thefts at Food 4 Less, repeatedly entering the store, concealing groceries and health products, and leaving without paying. The total reported loss exceeded $4,000. A detective with the El Cajon Police Department developed a key lead when the suspect vehicle s license plate was identified and linked to surveillance footage from the store. The investigation led to the identification of a 39-year-old resident of https://transparency.flocksafety.com/-el-cajon-pd-ca/ Page 29 of4/6 44 6/24/26, 2:18 PM Flock Safety - El Cajon CA PD Transparency Portal unincorporated El Cajon who was also found to be selling the stolen merchandise. The vehicle s license plate was entered into the city s Flock Safety automated license plate reader system. On May 9, the system generated an alert when the vehicle was detected traveling southbound on North Mollison Avenue. A patrol officer quickly located and stopped the vehicle, confirmed the suspect as the driver, and took him into custody. He was later booked into the San Diego County Sheriff's Office Central Jail on charges including organized retail theft, grand theft, and conspiracy. Success Story On February 29, 2024, at approximately 4:14 PM, the El Cajon Police Department responded to reports of gunfire at a dental office on North Magnolia Avenue in El Cajon, California. Officers arrived within minutes and located three victims suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite lifesaving efforts, one adult male died at the scene, while two additional victims were transported to the hospital in serious but stable condition. Witnesses reported that the suspect, a 29-year-old local resident and former patient of the dental office, fled in a white U-Haul pickup truck. Officers quickly utilized the city s Flock Safety automated license plate reader system, which captured an image of the vehicle and its license plate. Investigators rapidly identified the rental vehicle and confirmed it had been rented in San Diego. Because this information was obtained so quickly, detectives were able to distribute the suspect vehicle s photo and license plate to the public through news media and department social media, which resulted in his arrest within hours after his murderous rampage. Success Story On October 28, 2023, at approximately 11:57 PM, the El Cajon Police Department responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting a large house party and gunshots in the 700 block of Mahogany Drive in El Cajon, California. Officers arrived to find numerous individuals fleeing the area and located two victimsa 16-year-old male and an 18- year-old malesuffering from critical gunshot wounds. Both victims later died after being transported to local trauma hospitals. https://transparency.flocksafety.com/-el-cajon-pd-ca/ Page 30 of5/6 44 6/24/26, 2:18 PM Flock Safety - El Cajon CA PD Transparency Portal Homicide detectives determined that at least two suspects fled the scene in a vehicle prior to police arrival. Investigators used the city s Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras to identify the suspected getaway vehicle, which led to the identification of two suspects from San Diego. One suspect was later taken into custody by the Chula Vista Police Department on November 18 during an unrelated firearm arrest. On November 20, officers and detectives from the El Cajon Police Department, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service Fugitive Task Force and the East County Regional Gang Task Force, located and arrested the second suspect in San Diego, bringing the homicide investigation closer to resolution. Provided by Flock Safety https://transparency.flocksafety.com/-el-cajon-pd-ca/ Page 31 of6/6 44 7/9/26, 8:32 AM Police Have Reportedly Used License Plate Readers to Stalk Romantic Interests at Least 21 Times in Recent Years - Institute for Justice Home › Issues › License Plate Readers › Police Have Reportedly Used License Plate Readers to Stalk Romantic Interests at Least 21 Times in Recent Years 4 T H A M E N D M E N T P ROJ ECT L I C E N S E P L AT E R E A D E R S P R I VAT E P R O P E R T Y April 27, 2026 Police Have Reportedly Used License Plate Readers to Stalk Romantic Interests at Least 21 Times in Recent Years CI Christopher Ingraham cingraham@ij.org This article was updated on June 30, 2026 Across the United States, communities are rethinking their use of Flock cameras and other automated license plate reader (ALPR) systems, and in many cases ending them completely. Concerns about privacy, security, and always-on government surveillance are driving these changes, especially as new police technologies test the limits of the Fourth Amendment. The proliferation of police surveillance has led to repeated abuse. One shockingly common form: police officers using ALPR camera networks to keep tabs on their romantic interests, including current partners, exes, and even strangers who unwittingly caught their eye in public. An ongoing review of media reports and public records by the Institute for Justice has identified at least 21 cases nationwide of officers allegedly abusing ALPR data this way, with the bulk of those incidents happening since 2024. Nearly all of these officers were criminally charged and lost their jobs, either by resigning or getting fired. https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/ 1/6 Page 32 of 44 7/9/26, 8:32 AM Police Have Reportedly Used License Plate Readers to Stalk Romantic Interests at Least 21 Times in Recent Years - Institute for Justice Flock Safety and other ALPR providers emphasize that they have internal safeguards to prevent this kind of misuse. But only a few of the 21 analyzed cases were initially discovered through internal investigations, according to media reports. Most incidents came to light only after victims reported the officers’ behavior to the police, typically in the context of a broader stalking allegation. “The fundamental problem with these systems is that they place private information about people’s movements over time in the hands of every officer,” said Michael Soyfer, an Institute for Justice attorney who is representing residents of San Jose and Norfolk in lawsuits challenging their cities’ ALPR surveillance networks. “Without the constitutional safeguard of a warrant requirement, that predictably allows officers to abuse their access to these systems for things like stalking romantic partners.” In March, for instance, an officer resigned from the Milwaukee Police Department after allegedly using the department’s network of ALPRs to track his romantic partner and one of the partner’s exes nearly 180 times over a two-month period. His misconduct surfaced only after his victims looked up their license plate numbers on HaveIBeenFlocked.com, which collects Flock audit data that some local governments have made publicly available. MPD subsequently revoked most officers’ access to the Flock database. Two other Wisconsin officers have also been accused of Flock stalking in the past year. In Menasha, an officer was placed on leave and charged with misconduct in office after his ex- girlfriend filed a complaint with another police department. Two hours away in Kenosha, a sheriff’s deputy resigned after internal investigators found he used the department’s Flock system to keep tabs on a coworker with whom he was romantically involved. The sheriff’s office still gave him severance pay. In at least one instance, an officer used an ALPR system to stalk a stranger they wanted to pursue romantically. Earlier this year in Florida, a Monroe County sheriff’s deputy allegedly used an ALPR system to track and eventually pull over a woman he met while providing security on a TV set. The 21 cases listed below are almost certainly an undercount. Not all police misconduct gets detected, and some cases likely get resolved quietly. Officers frequently cite vague or inaccurate reasons for their searches in ALPR systems, sometimes to evade detection of misconduct. The list also excludes ALPR abuse that doesn’t conclusively involve romantic partners, like the Joplin, Missouri, officer who left his department after committing unspecified policy violations involving Flock cameras. https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/ 2/6 Page 33 of 44 7/9/26, 8:32 AM Police Have Reportedly Used License Plate Readers to Stalk Romantic Interests at Least 21 Times in Recent Years - Institute for Justice Last year the Institute for Justice launched the Plate Privacy Project, a joint effort to push back against warrantless mass surveillance through litigation, legislation, activism, and media. List of known ALPR romantic stalking cases Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, 2021: Officer Michael McSherry pleaded guilty to stalking charges after using readers to track his estranged wife and other family members. Kechi, Kansas, 2023: Kechi Lieutenant Victor Heiar pleaded guilty to computer crime and stalking after using Flock cameras to track his estranged wife. Sedgwick, Kansas, 2023: Police Chief Lee Nygaard resigned after using Flock cameras to track his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend more than 200 times over several months. Costa Mesa, California, 2023: Officer Robert Josett used a Flock camera system to track his mistress and her other romantic interests. Josett pleaded guilty to multiple criminal charges in April 2026. Riverside County, California, 2024: After being arrested for kidnapping his ex-fiancée, Deputy Alexander Vanny allegedly used the department’s Flock system to track one of her friends. In December 2025 he was convicted of multiple charges in a jury trial. Orange City, Florida, 2024: Officer Jarmarus Brown allegedly used ALPRs to stalk his girlfriend and her family members more than 100 times over seven months. Brown was arrested and charged in 2025. Shelby County, Tennessee, 2024: Deputy Thadius Gordon was relieved of duty after allegedly using an ALPR database to track his ex-wife’s location more than 100 times. Matteson, Illinois, 2024: According to internal documents obtained by stopflock.org, Officer Jaila Cole-Clark ran hundreds of Flock searches for her former domestic partner and that individual’s new partner. Cole-Clark resigned from department in the middle of the investigation. Louisville, Kentucky, 2025: Officer Roberto Cedeno was charged with multiple felonies after allegedly using the city’s ALPR system to track an ex-partner and her friends hundreds of times over two months. Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 2025: Officer Josue Ayala allegedly used the department’s network of Flock ALPRs to track a woman he was dating and her ex-partner nearly 180 times over a two-month period. Ayala resigned in 2026 after being charged with misconduct in public office. https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/ 3/6 Page 34 of 44 7/9/26, 8:32 AM Police Have Reportedly Used License Plate Readers to Stalk Romantic Interests at Least 21 Times in Recent Years - Institute for Justice Jerome County, Idaho, 2025: Sheriff George Oppedyk used a Flock system to search for his wife’s vehicle hundreds of times. Idaho’s Attorney General concluded that no crime was committed, but Oppedyk retired in April 2026, two years before his term of office ended. Kenosha County, Wisconsin, 2025: Sheriff’s Deputy Frank McGrath resigned with severance pay after internal investigators found he used the department’s Flock system to keep tabs on another deputy with whom he was romantically involved. Menasha, Wisconsin, 2025: Officer Cristian Morales was placed on leave and charged with misconduct in office after his ex-girlfriend filed a complaint alleging that he used a Flock system to track her. Braselton, Georgia, 2025: Police Chief Michael Steffman was arrested after allegedly using license plate readers to stalk and harass multiple people, including a former romantic partner. Steffman resigned shortly before his arrest. Bonner Springs, Kansas, 2025: Detective Kyle Rector allegedly used license plate readers to track his estranged wife and two men he suspected were her new romantic partners. He was charged with multiple crimes in March 2026. Monroe County, Florida, 2026: Sheriff’s Deputy Lamar Roman allegedly used an ALPR system to track and eventually pull over a woman he had met while providing security on a TV set. Roman was arrested and charged with accessing a computer or electronic device without authorization. Coffee County, Georgia, 2026: Former Coffee County Sheriff’s Deputy Chris Rozar was charged with multiple criminal offenses after allegedly using the department’s Flock system to stalk a woman he was romantically interested in. Rozar was fired from the department at the beginning of the investigation. Niceville, Florida, 2026: Former Niceville Officer Coty Hall pleaded no contest to several charges after using the department’s Flock system to track another officer and that officer’s spouse. Hall’s misconduct was discovered via an internal audit; Hall was fired following his arrest in October 2025. Winnebago County, Illinois, 2026: Former Sheriff’s Deputy Tyler Bryan was charged with stalking and official misconduct after allegedly using the department’s ALPR system to monitor the locations of an ex-girlfriend and her new partner. The misconduct came to light after the victims filed for an order of protection against Bryan. Prairie Grove, Illinois, 2026: Officer William C. Copp, who also served as the police chief of nearby Holiday Hills, was https://ij.org/police-have-reportedly-used-license-plate-readers-to-stalk-romantic-interests-at-least-14-times-in-recent-years/ 4/6 Page 35 of 44 7/9/26, 8:32 AM Police Have Reportedly Used License Plate Readers to Stalk Romantic Interests at Least 21 Times in Recent Years - Institute for Justice arrested after searching Flock for several former romantic partners and at least one of their new partners. Copp has been fired from his Prairie Grove position and his employment with Holiday Hills is under review. Gwinnett County, Georgia, 2026: Officer Renee Downer was arrested and relieved of duty after allegedly using law enforcement databases, including a license plate reader system, to monitor the location of an ex-romantic partner. 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DATE: July 16, 2026 TO: Surveillance Advisory Board Chair and Members of the Board FROM: Lance David, Board Secretary SUBJECT: CONSIDER THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FACIAL RECOGNITION AD-HOC SUBCOMMITTEE AND DETERMINE, MEMBERSHIP, SCOPE, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. RECOMMENDATION RECOMMEND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A FACIAL RECOGNITION AD-HOC COMMITTEE AND DETERMINE, MEMBERSHIP, SCOPE, AND RESPONSIBILITIES. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION At the SAB may 21st meeting, Board Member Owen requested that an item be placed on the agenda to consider whether the board should move forward with discussing the development of a facial recognition policy. The board has since agendized this item. At this meeting the board will recommend the establishment of a facial recognition ad-hoc committee and determine, membership, scope, and responsibilities. ATTACHMENTS None CONTACT Lance David, Board Secretary (707) 648-5408 Lance.David@cityofvallejo.net Page 38 of 44  ACTION ITEM 11.D. DATE: July 16, 2026 TO: Surveillance Advisory Board Chair and Members of the Board FROM: Lance David, Board Secretary SUBJECT: UPDATE ON THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A TRAINING MODULE FOR NEWLY ONBOARDED SURVEILLANCE ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS. RECOMMENDATION REVIEW THE INFORMATION. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Board Members requested the development of a training module to be provided to all newly appointed Surveillance Advisory Board members as part of their onboarding process. ATTACHMENTS 1. Surveillance Advisory Board Training Framework Draft version1 CONTACT Lance David, Board Secretary (707) 648-5408 Lance.David@cityofvallejo.net Page 39 of 44 Surveillance Advisory Board (SAB) Training Framework-DRAFT Purpose Provide Board members with the knowledge needed to: • Understand Police Department surveillance technologies. • Review Surveillance Use Policies and Surveillance Impact Reports. • Balance public safety with privacy and civil liberties. • Make informed recommendations to the City Council. • Promote transparency, accountability, and legal compliance. Module 1 – Board Roles & Governance Objectives • Understand the Board's advisory role. • Learn public meeting and ethics requirements. • Understand relationships with the Police Department, City Council, City Attorney, and the public. Topics • Board responsibilities • Brown Act • Public Records Act • Conflict of Interest • Confidential Information • Public engagement Module 2 – Legal & Policy Framework Objectives • Understand the laws governing surveillance technology. Topics • Fourth Amendment • California surveillance laws • City Surveillance Ordinance • Surveillance Use Policies Page 40 of 44  • Surveillance Impact Reports • Annual Reporting Requirements Module 3 – Surveillance Technologies Provide an overview of each approved technology including: • Purpose • Capabilities • Appropriate uses • Privacy considerations • Limitations Technologies • Body-Worn Cameras • In-Car Camera Systems • Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPR) • Public Safety Cameras (CCTV) • Drones (UAS) • Gunshot Detection Systems • Cell Site Simulators (if applicable) Module 4 – Privacy, Civil Rights & Data Governance Topics • Privacy protections • First Amendment considerations • Data retention • Cybersecurity • Access controls • Audit logging • CJIS compliance • Vendor responsibilities Module 5 – Policy Review & Oversight Board members learn how to evaluate: • Authorized and prohibited uses • Data retention • Auditing • Data sharing • Training requirements Page 41 of 44  • Complaint procedures • Transparency requirements Module 6 – Practical Exercises Board members participate in case studies involving: • Critical incidents • Missing persons • Vehicle investigations • Drone deployments • ALPR alerts • Policy review following a misuse incident Module 7 – Annual Review Process Review: • Technology inventory • Usage statistics • Audit findings • Policy compliance • Public complaints • Vendor performance • Recommendations to City Council Module 8 – Community Engagement & Future Technologies Topics • Public outreach • Transparency • Community trust • Emerging technologies o Artificial Intelligence o Facial Recognition o Real-Time Crime Centers o Video Analytics Recommended Training Schedule Session Topic Duration 1 Board Roles, Governance & Legal Framework 2 Hours Page 42 of 44 Session Topic Duration 2 Surveillance Technologies 3 Hours 3 Privacy, Policy Review & Data Governance 2 Hours 4 Case Studies, Annual Reports & Council Recommendations 3 Hours Total Initial Training: Approximately 10 Hours Learning Outcomes Upon completion, Board members will be able to: • Understand the City's surveillance technologies and their intended uses. • Evaluate Surveillance Use Policies and Annual Reports. • Identify legal, privacy, and civil rights considerations. • Review surveillance proposals using consistent criteria. • Make informed, objective recommendations to the City Council. • Promote transparency, accountability, and public trust. Page 43 of 44  ACTION ITEM 11.E. DATE: July 16, 2026 TO: Surveillance Advisory Board Chair and Members of the Board FROM: Lance David, Board Secretary SUBJECT: UPDATE CONCERNING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PUBLIC FACING FLOCK AUDIT ANALYTIC WEBPAGE. RECOMMENDATION Review the information. BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Board Members expressed interest in exploring the development of a public-facing Flock Audit Analytics webpage to enhance transparency and public accountability. ATTACHMENTS None CONTACT Lance David, Board Secretary (707) 648-5408 Lance.David@cityofvallejo.net Page 44 of 44