The Brief
- Oakland City Council’s Public Safety Committee weighed extending the city’s $2 million Flock camera contract, ultimately deciding against the measure Tuesday night.
- Residents are divided, raising concerns over privacy and touting its role in supporting public safety.
OAKLAND, Calif. – A push to expand the Oakland Police Department’s surveillance camera system has failed.
An Oakland City Council committee heard contentious public comment Tuesday night, as members debated whether to expand the city’s $2 million Flock Safety surveillance camera network.
The camera system captures license plates and the backs of passing vehicles.…