"Just last week, we had a sideshow that lasted over an hour. Several cars were destroyed. Gun shot reigned freely for over an hour. There were fireworks. Everybody in that community was kept awake for that entire time period. He says cops were busy. And couldn't respond. He believes if Richmond's Flock Safety cameras were still operating, there may not have even been a sideshow."
"According to data from the Richmond Police Department since installing Flock's automated license plate readers in 2023, there are almost 900 cases that led to the identification of a suspect or suspect's vehicle; 272 people have been arrested; 258 stolen vehicles recovered; police identified suspects cars in 12 homicide cases."
"We are concerned about the vulnerability it creates for our businesses. If Richmond does not have these cameras and all the nearby cities do. All you have to do is cross the street from El Cerrito. Now you're in Richmond. You are free to do what you want."
Richmond, California residents rallied to support extending Flock Safety's automated license plate reader contract after cameras were shut down due to a software error that allowed unauthorized law enforcement access to data. Since 2023 installation, the system identified suspects in 900 cases, led to 272 arrests, and recovered 258 stolen vehicles. Residents and business owners argue the cameras deter crime, citing recent sideshows and violence. They express concern that Richmond's lack of cameras creates a vulnerability compared to surrounding cities with active surveillance. City officials note California's sanctuary state status and Flock's commitment to restrict data sharing to in-state agencies only.
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