Summary
The Council was scheduled to consider a $17,100 one-year contract for Clearview AI facial recognition software for the Police Department. Facial recognition raises questions about surveillance, accuracy, and privacy for residents.
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Last discussed Mar 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
$17,100 for a one-year subscription.
Police investigators, if the tool aids identifications.
Residents concerned about surveillance and misidentification risk.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Mar 9, 2026
The Council was scheduled to consider a $17,100 one-year contract for Clearview AI facial recognition software for the Police Department. Facial recognition raises questions about surveillance, accuracy, and privacy for residents.
City Council - Mar 5, 2026
The police department wants a one-year, $17,100 subscription to ClearView AI facial recognition software. It raises questions about accuracy, privacy, and how the technology would be used locally.
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