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El Cerrito, California

Council voted 3-2 not to renew, declining both a $315,000 three-year contract and a $105,000 one-year alternative. Cameras were switched off on 7 June 2026. The police chief argued the tool was needed because most people arrested in the city come from outside it.

Status
Cancelled
Vendor
Flock Safety
Value
$315,000
Term
3 years (not renewed)

Council voted 3-2 not to renew, declining both a $315,000 three-year contract and a $105,000 one-year alternative. Cameras were switched off on 7 June 2026. The police chief argued the tool was needed because most people arrested in the city come from outside it.

Cameras here

Renewal within 90 days Contract active Cancelled or never adopted Camera

Camera locations © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL. The same open dataset behind DeFlock. Contract status and vote records are ours.

Sources

  1. contracosta.news