Blue background with white and yellow quote text reads "San Diegans don't need more watchful eyes, they need a helping hand. We urge the San Diego City Council to end the contract with Flock Safety." Quote by Blair Overstreet Central San Diego Organizer ACLU of San Diego and Imperial Counties.

ACLU-SDIC Testimony – San Diego City Council Considers Whether to Continue Surveillance Use Policies

The following testimony outlines the ACLU-SDIC's opposition to the San Diego City Council continuing the city's contract with Flock Safety. This testimony was delivered before the San Diego City Council by ACLU-SDIC Central San Diego Organizer Blair Overstreet on December 9, 2025.

By Blair Overstreet

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ACLU-SDIC Public Comment – City of San Diego Holds Budget Hearing

The following public comment outlines the ACLU-SDIC's opposition to the city of San Diego's contracts with Flock Safety and support for services and resources related to youth, libraries, arts, housing, parks and other programs that help San Diegans thrive. This public comment was delivered before the San Diego City Council Budget Review Committee by ACLU-SDIC Policy Director Nalini Gupta on May 4, 2026.

By Nalini Gupta

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Our Testimony To The PSLN Committee Regarding AB 953 Data Presentation

Good morning, Councilmembers.
My name is Chelsey Birgisdottir. I am a policy associate with the ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties.

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California is About to Enact One of the Strongest Laws to Prevent Police Shootings

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ACLU of San Diego & Imperial Counties Statement re San Diego City County’s Resolution to Support AB 392.

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Concealing police misconduct undermines public trust

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Access to California Police Records

1. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(1)(A)(i)-(ii).2. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(1)(B)(i)-(ii).3. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(1)(C).4. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(8); 832.8(b).5. Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(5)-(6).6. See Cal. Penal Code §832.7(b)(2) for the full list of example documents that you can access under this law.7. Cal. Gov't Code §6253.1(a).8. Cal. Gov't Code §6253.9(a)(2), (b).9. Cal. Gov't Code §6253(c).10. Cal. Gov't Code §832.7(b)(7).11. Cal. Gov't Code §832.7(b)(7)(B).12. Cal. Gov't Code §6259(d).

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The Justice Department Wants to Strip the Mongols Biker Club of Its Logo

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New Bill Limits When California Police Can Use Deadly Force

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Police Are Acquiring Surveillance Tech in Secret. A California Bill Would Give the Public a Say

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