Critics reacted skeptically, saying the changes still leave room for abuses.
The Antioch Police Department is taking another step towards in becoming more transparent. It comes partly in response to the racist texting scandal. And the civilian police oversight commission is praising the department for taking this step. "We have nothing to hide. We want our community to see that," says Lt. Whitaker.
A downtown Oakland restaurant owner is speaking out after burglars tried to ram a car through the front of her business during a botched break‑in on Wednesday morning.
San Jose City Council voted on Tuesday on a plan that would restrict the use of Flock cameras and its data. It comes after several Bay Area cities ended their contracts with the automated license plate reader company over data security breaches.
"We are concerned about the vulnerability it creates for our businesses. If Richmond does not have these cameras and all the nearby cities do," says Oscar Garcia, President of the 23rd Street Merchant Association.
A Ring Super Bowl ad and possible kidnapping case have sparked privacy concerns about home surveillance systems.