Summary
The council debated a proposed $500,000 contract with Peregrine Technologies to build a police data platform. While police leadership defended it as a vital tool to solve violent crimes and property thefts more efficiently, numerous residents and several council members voiced strong opposition due to privacy, data sharing, and surveillance concerns.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Approximately $500,000 allocated for the police technology platform contract.
Law enforcement investigators seeking streamlined case management and crime clearance.
Residents concerned about civil liberties, data privacy, and increased digital surveillance.
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