Public Safety

surveillance

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Public comments
7
Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 31, 2026.

Public comments (7)

ConcernedEric FowlerAug 31, 2026

Urged the council to strip cloud-based AI camera streaming tools from upcoming tech contracts.

Regular City Council Meeting — August 31, 2026 · 1:30:48 →
ConcernedNathan Taylor TaftAug 31, 2026

Praised the end of Flock ALPRs but urged caution regarding Axon contract camera features.

Regular City Council Meeting — August 31, 2026 · 43:32 →
SupportiveElizabeth LeeAug 31, 2026

Advocated for a comprehensive municipal privacy ordinance banning warrantless mass surveillance.

Regular City Council Meeting — August 31, 2026 · 47:00 →
SupportiveMandy EverettAug 31, 2026

Thanked the council for ending the Flock contract and called for independent police oversight.

Regular City Council Meeting — August 31, 2026 · 55:30 →
SupportiveCatherine DornAug 31, 2026

Praised the end of Flock contracts and urged a formal ban on warrantless mass surveillance.

Regular City Council Meeting — August 31, 2026 · 1:02:37 →
ConcernedYegar ZinkovAug 31, 2026

Warned against scope creep and data privacy risks associated with real-time crime center technologies.

Regular City Council Meeting — August 31, 2026 · 1:05:35 →
SupportiveJulie TavallosAug 31, 2026

Applauded the ending of ALPRs and urged affordable housing support for unhoused neighbors.

Regular City Council Meeting — August 31, 2026 · 1:47:00 →

News & external sources (10)

YahooOct 17, 2026

Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers

Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers Yahoo

ABC15 ArizonaOct 17, 2026

Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers

Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers ABC15 Arizona

Law CommentaryOct 17, 2026

Arizona City Bans Flock License Plate Cameras in First-of-Its-Kind Law

Arizona City Bans Flock License Plate Cameras in First-of-Its-Kind Law Law Commentary

MotorBiscuitOct 17, 2026

Tempe Just Banned Flock Cameras for Good—and Ordered Their Data Destroyed

Tempe Just Banned Flock Cameras for Good—and Ordered Their Data Destroyed MotorBiscuit

ABC15 ArizonaOct 17, 2026

Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers

Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban police use of automated license plate readers ABC15 Arizona

KTAR News 92.3 FMOct 16, 2026

Tempe becomes 1st Arizona city to enact strict ban on Automated License Plate Readers

Tempe becomes 1st Arizona city to enact strict ban on Automated License Plate Readers KTAR News 92.3 FM

AZ FamilyOct 16, 2026

Tempe permanently bans city from using license plate reader cameras

Tempe permanently bans city from using license plate reader cameras AZ Family

Your ValleyOct 16, 2026

Tempe becomes first city in Arizona to ban license plate reader technology

Tempe becomes first city in Arizona to ban license plate reader technology Your Valley

FOX 10 PhoenixOct 16, 2026

Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban automated license plate reader cameras

Tempe becomes first Arizona city to ban automated license plate reader cameras FOX 10 Phoenix

12NewsSep 24, 2026

Tempe considers ban on city-owned automated license plate readers

Tempe considers ban on city-owned automated license plate readers 12News