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Newsom Contracts Installation of 480 Safety Cameras in Oakland, East Bay

Mar 29, 2024 1 min read

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The state of California is set to increase its surveillance capabilities in Oakland and the surrounding East Bay area with the installation of 480 high-tech cameras aimed at assisting law enforcement in tracking vehicles associated with criminal activity. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has entered into a contract with Flock Safety for the project, which will place 290 cameras on Oakland city streets and an additional 190 on nearby state freeways.

The advanced cameras are designed to capture more than just license plates; they can identify vehicles by make, model, color, and other distinguishing features such as bumper stickers and roof racks. This system is designed to provide real-time alerts to law enforcement when a vehicle linked to a crime is detected. In response to privacy concerns, the data captured by these cameras will be stored for a limited period of 28 days and will not be disclosed to third parties, adhering to state data privacy laws.

The deployment of these cameras is part of Gov. Newsom's broader initiative to tackle rising crime rates and enhance public safety in California. The move has been met with both support for its potential to deter crime and apprehension from those who worry about privacy infringements and the possibility of misuse of the technology, particularly in marginalized communities.

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