Burbank Police Commission Meeting - July 15, 2026

The Burbank Police Commission meeting held on July 15, 2026, primarily focused on public concerns and discussions regarding the use of Flock Technologies' automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) and other surveillance technologies in the city. Numerous community members expressed strong opposition to the Flock contract, citing privacy violations, mass surveillance, data security risks, and potential misuse of data, including sharing with federal agencies like ICE. Several speakers urged the commission to recommend canceling the Flock contract despite potential penalties. Commissioners acknowledged these concerns, discussed the transparency portal that allows public access to Flock usage logs, and noted ongoing contract renegotiations. The meeting also covered broader topics such as data storage practices, technology procurement processes, public safety cameras, biometric recognition systems, and military equipment reports. Commissioners emphasized the need for better governance, transparency, and public engagement in technology procurement and surveillance policies. A motion to postpone further discussion and recommendations on these issues to the next meeting was passed unanimously to allow more thorough vetting and input from the police department.