Summary
Supervisor Madrone again objected to the budget's Flock camera line item, saying the sheriff has refused to remove it despite strong community opposition, and voted against the budget motion over it. Supervisor Bohn pushed back, calling a special Thursday meeting over $21,000 a waste of money.
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Last discussed Jun 15, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $21,000-$22,000 in the sheriff's budget for Flock cameras — and potentially tens of thousands more in legal costs if the dispute escalates.
Supporters say the cameras aid law enforcement investigations.
Residents concerned about mass surveillance and public trust in government, per Supervisor Madrone's testimony.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors — June 15, 2026
Supervisor Madrone again objected to the budget's Flock camera line item, saying the sheriff has refused to remove it despite strong community opposition, and voted against the budget motion over it. Supervisor Bohn pushed back, calling a special Thursday meeting over $21,000 a waste of money.
Board of Supervisors — June 2, 2026
The Sheriff's Flock cameras track every vehicle passing seven fixed and two mobile cameras, with data on Flock's cloud servers. Opponents cite privacy, ICE access and sloppy search logs; supporters point to solved crimes. The board ordered a policy on third-party cameras and formed an ad hoc to craft broader rules, but stopped short of defunding.
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