June 24, 2026 - Public Safety Committee Meeting

The City of Saint Paul's Public Safety Committee convened on June 24, 2026, to discuss the use of technology in public safety, focusing primarily on the Saint Paul Police Department's deployment of various surveillance and monitoring technologies. Deputy Chief Kurt Hallstrom presented on the department's use of body cameras, CCTV, trailer cameras, unmanned aircraft systems (drones), license plate recognition (LPR), and the Real Time Information Center (RTIC). The presentation emphasized constitutional policing, lawful use, training, audits, and transparency as key safeguards. The committee discussed the department's contracts and policies related to these technologies, including the use of FLAC brand LPR cameras and the retention and sharing of data. The committee also heard from the ACLU of Minnesota, which addressed municipal regulations and concerns about automated license plate readers, data sharing, and privacy implications, particularly regarding agencies with 287(g) immigration enforcement agreements. The meeting included detailed discussions on data sharing restrictions, audit practices, and the potential for misuse of surveillance data. No specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during the meeting, but the discussion highlighted ongoing oversight, transparency, and policy considerations related to public safety technology procurement and use in Saint Paul.