The People’s Business – November 13, 2026
Councilmembers will consider 54 technologies as part of the TRUST Ordinance. This is an annual consideration of approval by the City Council. One of the technologies is Automatic License Plate Readers.
From the Office of Council President Joe LaCava
City Council Meeting – November 16, 2026 – 10 a.m.
10 a.m. – Closed Session Public Comment, Closed Session – Agenda
2 p.m. – Discussion Items, Non-agenda Public Comment
Discussion Items
Item 200 - Authorize Use of Surveillance Technologies Under the TRUST Ordinance
The San Diego Police Department seeks San Diego City Council approval for the continued use of 54 surveillance technologies.
Pursuant to the TRUST Ordinance, the Department submitted the 2025 Annual Report and Use Policies for existing surveillance technologies to the City Council and the Privacy Advisory Board on February 1, 2026.
This is split into two sub-items. Sub-item A would authorize the approved 53 Department Surveillance Use Policies to remain in effect under the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology (TRUST) Ordinance.
Sub-item B would approve Department Surveillance Use Policy for Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to remain in effect.
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