San Francisco once led the way in reforming police use of technology, but 2024 marked a regression with new measures that limited accountability and oversight.
Proposition E allows the SFPD to experiment with surveillance technology for a year without approval, undermining the 2019 Surveillance Technology Ordinance that ensured accountability.
The passage of Proposition E exemplified a shift towards unaccountable governance, eroding the democratic control and transparency critical for maintaining community trust in law enforcement.
After the passage of Prop E, the SFPD violated California's AB 481, which requires local approval for purchasing military equipment, highlighting gaps in enforcement and oversight.
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