Tustin Unified School District camera feeds. Implementation is expected before the end of 2026, placing the agreement in the middle of a broader Orange County debate over police surveillance technology. Tustin City Council voted 5–0 on Sept. 1, 2026, to approve a three-year agreement giving Tustin Police Department conditional access to selected Tustin Unified School District camera feeds.
What the Agreement Actually Says
Limited, staff-gated access tied to specific emergency conditions, not a standing police window into school campuses.
The cameras remain Tustin Unified’s property. District staff, not police, determine when and which feeds become available, with access allowed only during a known emergency, a 911 call, an active threat, or an eligible criminal investigation.
“This agreement does not give access to camera systems at all times, instead granting access only through TUSD staff in a determined circumstance,” Tustin Unified spokesperson Rina Lucchese said in a statement to Voice of OC. No new cameras are added under the arrangement, and only authorized police personnel may access footage for public-safety purposes…