University City City Council Study Session
The City Council held a study session featuring a presentation from Flock Safety regarding the use of license plate readers and audio detection technology for public safety purposes. The discussion covered the functionality of license plate readers in near-real-time crime database integration, the investigative utility of vehicle signature searches, and the company's data privacy policies, including 30-day data retention and local data ownership. The presentation also detailed audio detection capabilities for identifying gunshots and other emergency-related sounds, alongside information on the company's cybersecurity practices. Concerns were raised by a council member regarding potential uses of the technology in immigration enforcement and the impact on the community.