This ordinance approves changes to the Surveillance Technology Policy for the Recreation and Park Department, specifically regarding the use of vehicle-mounted automatic license plate reader technology. It also includes necessary findings to support this approval.
Ordinance approving the amended Surveillance Technology Policy for the Recreation and Park Department’s use of vehicle-mounted automatic license plate reader technology; and making required findings in support of said approval.
How it got here
The legislation originated from the need to amend the existing Surveillance Technology Policy for the Recreation and Park Department to include vehicle-mounted automatic license plate readers.
The Board passed Ordinance No. 116-21, approving the Recreation and Park Department’s Surveillance Technology Policy for stationary automatic license plate readers.
The Commission approved the recommended budget for the Recreation and Park Department, which included discussions on implementing a paid parking program in Golden Gate Park.
The Recreation and Park Department provided a courtesy copy of the proposed amendments to its ALPR Policy to allow the use of vehicle-mounted ALPRs for traffic enforcement.
The Recreation and Park Department submitted a proposed ordinance to the Board of Supervisors for the approval of the amended Surveillance Technology Policy.
The Clerk of the Board received the proposed ordinance from the Recreation and Park Department.
The President assigned the ordinance under the 30-day rule for further consideration.
Reconstructed from attached documents & the official record
The ordinance establishes policies for the use of various surveillance technologies by multiple city departments, including audio recorders, license plate readers, drones, security cameras, and RFID systems. It also mandates that each department post their approved surveillance technology policies on their websites for public access.
The ordinance establishes policies for the use of various surveillance technologies by city departments, including automatic license plate readers and body-worn cameras. It aims to regulate how these technologies are implemented to ensure privacy and accountability.