"Mass surveillance does not keep our public safe, but endangers all of us. And what makes the Santa Clara County community rich is its diversity. And we must protect our community. This sentiment from residents reflects growing concerns about privacy and civil liberties associated with the license plate reader program."
"This is a board that has a demonstrated history and track record of prioritizing civil liberties, personal freedoms, personal rights, immigrant rights and the rights of women to seek reproductive health services. Supervisor Betty Duong's statement emphasizes the county's commitment to protecting fundamental rights and privacy."
"What was promised to be a safe, private and secure network of license plate readers capable of reducing crime by up to 70%, has members of the community chanting for change. This highlights the disconnect between initial promises and actual implementation of the surveillance technology."
Santa Clara County's Board of Supervisors voted to discontinue Flock Safety as the primary vendor for automated license plate reader cameras in Cupertino, Saratoga, and Los Altos Hills. This decision followed revelations that federal government agencies accessed the camera network against the wishes of cities and counties. Community members expressed concerns about mass surveillance, arguing it endangers rather than protects public safety. The county will analyze its surveillance-use policies before selecting a new vendor. This action mirrors similar decisions by other Bay Area jurisdictions, including Mountain View, after discovering unauthorized federal and state agency access to Flock camera data.
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