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El Cerrito’s controversial Flock Safety cameras, once set to be removed after a three-year, $300K deal, sparked privacy concerns when red lights—mistaken for active recording—were spotted. The police confirmed the cameras are offline, with infrared motion sensors still blinking at night, but no data collection. A federal audit revealed that between June and August last year, agencies like the FBI and ATF had accessed license plate data, raising alarms. Physical removal of the 40 cameras is now scheduled for July 30 to August 18. While El Cerrito moves to shut down the system, other cities like Oakland and Antioch extend contracts, and Richmond oscillates—highlighting the ongoing tension between public safety and personal privacy.

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