Camarillo City Council, Sanitary District, Library Board and Successor Agency - 08/26/2026

The City of Camarillo held a joint meeting of the City Council, Sanitary District, Library Board, and Successor Agency on August 26, 2026. A significant portion of the meeting focused on a detailed presentation and public discussion regarding the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) provided by the vendor Flock. Commander Eric Tennyson and city officials addressed concerns about privacy, data security, and legal compliance related to the ALPR system, including a 2025 data breach that allowed unauthorized out-of-state access to license plate data. The city currently operates 25 Flock ALPR cameras funded by the city and an additional 12 provided by the Organized Retail Theft Task Force. The discussion included legal perspectives on Fourth Amendment implications, system audit procedures, and accountability measures. Public comments reflected a mix of support for the technology's role in crime prevention and apprehension, alongside strong concerns about mass surveillance, data misuse, and vendor trustworthiness. The council passed consent items unanimously and expressed openness to further policy review, enhanced transparency, and community engagement regarding ALPR use. No new contracts or procurement decisions were made during this meeting.