Expand Flock camera surveillance system by adding cameras citywide

Police & Community SafetyContracts

In Plain English

Richmond currently operates license plate reader cameras under a $249,600 contract with Flock that expires February 2026. The city wants to install additional cameras and replace existing ones throughout Richmond. If approved, the contract increases by $748,500 to a total of $998,100.

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Votes

To only install 40 pan tilt zoom cameras for illegal dumping and staff return to council with analysis providing various options for different numbers of cameras

Moved by: Vice Mayor McLaughlin
Failed

To approve staff recommendation and add component for Police Department's potential community engagement staff to conduct community education when hired

Moved by: Councilmember ZepedaSeconded by: Councilmember Bana
Passed

5 to 0

Mayor MartinezAye
Councilmember BanaAye
Councilmember RobinsonAye
Councilmember WillisAbsent
Councilmember ZepedaAye
Vice Mayor McLaughlinAye
Councilmember JimenezAbsent