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Oakland Police Department Community Safety Camera and Flock Safety Agreement

Original title: Subject: OPD Community Safety Cameras Policy And FLOCK Agreement From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution (1) Approving The Oakland Police Department Surveillance Use Policy “DGO I-32.1 - Community Safety Camera System” And The Acquisition Of Security Cameras And Related Technology; (2) Awarding A Two Year Agreement To Flock Safety For Acquisition Of Automated License Plate Reader And Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras, Operating System Technology, And Related Services At A Cost Not To Exceed Two-Million Two-Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five-Hundred Dollars ($2,252,500); And (3) Waiving The Competitive Multiple-Step Solicitation Process Required For The Acquisition Of Information Technology Systems And Waiving The Local And Small Local Business Enterprise Program Requirements

December 16, 2025

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The Frame

What this does

The city will spend up to $2,252,500 over two years to deploy new automated license plate reader and pan-tilt-zoom camera technology, bypassing standard competitive bidding and local business hiring requirements.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Oakland residents

Residents are subject to the new surveillance policy and the deployment of automated license plate readers and security cameras in the community.

Flock Safety

The company is the recipient of a two-year contract for technology and services valued at up to $2,252,500.

Local and Small Local Business Enterprises

These businesses are excluded from the standard local hiring requirements for this specific contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 16, 2025.

What's next

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Summary

The Oakland City Council has approved a new surveillance policy and a two-year, $2.25 million contract with Flock Safety for automated license plate readers and security cameras. The resolution also waives standard competitive bidding and local business enterprise requirements for this purchase.

Key Facts

  • The City Council approved the 'DGO I-32.1 - Community Safety Camera System' surveillance policy.
  • A two-year agreement was awarded to Flock Safety for automated license plate readers and pan-tilt-zoom cameras.
  • The total cost of the contract is capped at $2,252,500.
  • The city waived the competitive multiple-step solicitation process for this IT acquisition.
  • The city waived Local and Small Local Business Enterprise program requirements for this contract.
  • The resolution was passed during a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council on December 9, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of technology is the city buying?
The city is purchasing automated license plate readers (ALPRs) and pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) security cameras, along with the associated operating system technology.
Why was the competitive bidding process skipped?
The resolution explicitly waives the process required for information technology systems.
How long is the contract with Flock Safety?
The agreement is for a two-year term.

Why It Matters

The city will spend up to $2,252,500 over two years to deploy new automated license plate reader and pan-tilt-zoom camera technology, bypassing standard competitive bidding and local business hiring requirements.

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Bypassing Procurement Standards

The resolution explicitly waives both competitive bidding and local business enterprise requirements, which is a significant departure from standard city procurement protocols.

Oakland Police DepartmentFlock Safety

Connected Entities

organizationFlock Safety“The vendor awarded the two-year contract for camera technology and services.”Map →
organizationOakland Police Department“The department requesting the surveillance policy and technology acquisition.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy75
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  • Entertainment20
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  • Buzz60
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