# September 23, 2026 PAB Regular Meeting

The City of Berkeley Police Accountability Board held a regular meeting on September 23, 2026, focusing heavily on surveillance technology procurement and oversight. The board discussed the ongoing evaluation of responses to a public safety technology RFP covering six technology areas including automatic license plate readers, fixed cameras, and drones. Board members and public commenters expressed concerns about vendor trustworthiness, data privacy, and the adequacy of audits, particularly regarding the Flock ALPR system. The board is in the process of vendor demonstrations, reference checks, and contract negotiations, with a goal to finalize selections by mid-November. Additionally, the board reviewed proposed amendments to the Surveillance Technology Ordinance to address vendor compliance and breach policies, emphasizing the need for ongoing ordinance updates as technology evolves. There was also discussion about the need for dedicated city resources to conduct comprehensive and independent audits of surveillance data access and use. No formal votes on procurement were recorded, but the board planned further meetings to finalize recommendations and contract decisions.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Contracting Vehicles, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 23, 2026

### Sources
- [September 23, 2026 PAB Regular Meeting](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V-gPmEblHA) - City of Berkeley, CA  Police Accountability Board