Resolution No.
STOCKTON CITY COUNCIL
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON AFFIRMING DATA PRIVACY PROTECTIONS AND ESTABLISHING SAFEGUARDS FOR THE USE OF SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY The City of Stockton utilizes technology, including Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) systems and public safety camera systems, to support law enforcement and public safety efforts; and The City Council recognizes the importance of protecting individual privacy, civil liberties, and maintaining public trust in the use of such technologies; and California law, including the California Values Act (SB 54) and SB 34 governing ALPR systems, establishes limitations on the use of local resources and data for immigration enforcement purposes; and The City Council seeks to ensure that all surveillance technologies are used in a manner consistent with state law, community expectations, and best practices for transparency and accountability; and The City Council acknowledges the distinction between lawful public records requests under the California Public Records Act and the direct or indirect sharing of surveillance data or system access; now, therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF STOCKTON, AS FOLLOWS:
1. The City Council affirms that the City’s surveillance technologies, including ALPR systems and camera systems, shall be used solely for legitimate public safety purposes consistent with applicable law.
2. The City Council affirms that the City shall not provide direct or indirect access to surveillance systems, including ALPR or camera systems, to federal authorities for immigration enforcement, except where required by federal or state law, including a valid judicial warrant.
3. The City Council affirms that City personnel shall not conduct searches, queries, or analysis of surveillance data on behalf of, or at the request of, federal immigration authorities.
4. The City Council directs staff to review all current policies, practices, and agreements related to surveillance technologies, including those involving vendors such as Flock Safety, to ensure compliance with state law and alignment with this Resolution.
5. The City Council directs staff to return within sixty (60) days with recommendations to strengthen safeguards, including:
a. Data access controls and user authorization;
b. Limitations on external agency access;
c. Data retention policies;
d. Audit and oversight mechanisms;
e. Transparency and public reporting measures.
6. The City Council affirms that all requests for records shall continue to be processed in accordance with the California Public Records Act, including applicable exemptions to protect privacy, public safety, and sensitive law enforcement information.
7. The City Council directs the City Manager, or designee, to ensure implementation of this Resolution and to provide updates to the City Council as appropriate.
8. The City Council affirms its commitment to balancing effective public safety tools with the protection of civil rights, privacy, and community trust.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED .
CHRISTINA FUGAZI
Mayor of the City of Stockton
ATTEST:
BONNIE PAIGE, CMC
Interim City Clerk of the City of Stockton
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