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Mike Katz-Lacabe
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Director of Research at Oakland Privacy focused on law enforcement surveillance technologies (ALPR, StingRay, etc) and public records requests. Parent. Spouse. Card-carrying Antifa member.
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It's bad that 29% of those polled support extrajudicial executions (murder), but OMG 58% of Republicans support extrajudicial executions!

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November 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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After so many years, The Simpsons continues to be spot on.
November 11, 2025 at 12:46 AM
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I’m sure that this use of AI won’t have any problems at all. 🤔
October 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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Newark (CA) police presentation on ALPRs.

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October 20, 2025 at 2:57 AM
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Rivian is donating four electric vehicles (two R1Ts and two R1S's) to the Orange Co. (CA) Sheriff Dept. 👀

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Sheriff-Coroner - Accept donation of four Rivian vehicles (valued at $126,504) from Rivian, LLC; and authorize Sheriff-Coroner or designee to execute donation agreement - All Districts
October 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM
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Fremont (CA) to replace existing license plate readers and add 71 Flock cameras for a total of 80 cameras. Staff report includes no information on effectiveness of existing cameras or the need for more cameras. @oaklandprivacy.bsky.social

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October 20, 2025 at 1:15 AM
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TIL: Lexipol now sells "field training web-based software" in addition to the policies that they sell to police departments.

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C.138. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a contract with Lexipol LLC, in an amount not to exceed $90,000 for the Field Training web-based software, for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2028. (100% General Fund)
October 18, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Details from the Oct. 14, 2025, agenda of the Alameda Co. Board of Supervisors:
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October 12, 2025 at 7:42 PM
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Why is Alameda Co. Sheriff still spending taxpayer money to send people to be trained in the junk science of computer voice stress analysis? Were there no spots left in the phrenology or visual hair comparison classes?

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65. Sheriff - Sergeant and two Deputy Sheriffs - Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Re-Certification - Reno, Nevada, 11/17/25 - 11/20/25 ($1,595 each) Attachment 65 66. Sheriff - Deputy Sheriff - Computer Voice Stress Analyzer Re-Certification - Reno, Nevada, 11/17/25 - 11/20/25 ($1,595) Attachment 66
October 12, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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San Jose joins the list of municipalities considering an ordinance prohibiting law enforcement officers from concealing their identity - "wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the course of their duties withing the city."
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September 27, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Don’t know who to credit for this photo, but whoever it is, thank you! Also, abolish ICE.
September 20, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Wearables for health monitoring by the government are coming first to those incarcerated, here by the Alameda Co. Sheriff. $747,000 for 100 Overwatch devices over three years.

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The Sheriff’s Office would like to purchase 100 pieces of monitoring devices and technology that monitors the health of the County's most at-risk incarcerated individuals. The OverWatch system is a smart safety bracelet that uses wearable sensors to monitor critical vital signs such as heart rate, oxygen saturation, and skin temperature. This technology aims to provide real-time data to personnel and potentially reduce liability and improve incarcerated individuals’ care. When individual biometric readings indicate a potential concern, the system sends real-time notifications to designated staff, thus providing a timely response to prevent a medical emergency. 4Sight Labs OverWatch system is integrated with Guardian RFID's Spartan devices, which is a base-wide system used at Santa Rita Jail (SRJ) to systematically and efficiently track pertinent information related to incarcerated individuals, security and observation checks, and the tracking of programs, recreation, and other out-of-cell time/activities.
July 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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Kern Co. Sheriff doing its part to put guns on the streets.

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Board of Supervisors Kern County Administrative Center 1115 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO SELL DUTY WEAPON AND OPTIC EACH VALUED AT LESS THAN $500 (Fiscal Impact: $510 Revenue; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) The Sheriff's Office is requesting your Board's authorization to sell retiring Sergeant Jay Heisey his duty weapon and optic upon retirement. Sergeant Jay Heisey's duty weapon is a Glock model 47; serial number CBXT809, valued at $305. The optic is an Aimpoint ACRO P2; serial number W5524632, valued at $205. Sergeant Jay Heisey will commence terminal vacation on August 15, 2025, with an effective retirement date of March 7, Board of Supervisors Kern County Administrative Center 1115 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 AUTHORIZATION FOR THE KERN COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE TO SELL DUTY WEAPON AND OPTIC EACH VALUED AT LESS THAN $500 (Fiscal Impact: $510 Revenue; Not Budgeted; Discretionary) The Sheriff's Office is requesting your Board's authorization to sell retiring Sergeant Peter Martinez his duty weapon and optic upon retirement. Sergeant Peter Martinez's duty weapon is a Glock model 47; serial number CBXT785, valued at $305. The optic is an Aimpoint ACRO P2; serial number W5518609, valued at $205. Sergeant Peter Martinez will commence terminal vacation on August 12, 2025, with an effective retirement date of January 23, 2026.
July 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Kern County (CA) Sheriff to spend $159,360 on bid-contract with Cellebrite to break into and extract data from cell phones.
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REQUEST TO APPROVE NON-STANDARD TERMS AND CONDITIONS WITH CELLEBRITE INC. FOR SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT OF FORENSIC DATA EXTRACTION SUBSCRIPTION (Fiscal Impact: $159,360; Budgeted; Discretionary) The Sheriff's Office is requesting Board approval of an agreement containing nonstandard terms and conditions with Cellebrite, Inc. for sole source procurement of Cellebrite Premium Unlimited forensic data extraction software subscription, in an amount not to exceed $159,360. The cost includes a one-year subscription for Premium service, Inseyets (??) services and kits. This Agreement does not comply with Administrative Policy and Procedures Manual section 530, However, based on representations made by the Sheriff's Office with respect to the need for the services, based on the fact that other divisions at the Sheriff's Office are operating under similar agreements with Cellebrite without issue (namely the Detective and CSI divisions) and the fact that Cellebrite is the sole provider of such services and the terms are standard within the industry, County Counsel has no strong objection and recommends the Agreement for Board Approval.
July 12, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Contra Costa County Sheriff to spend $69,043 on Cellebrite to break into locked cell phones and extract their data.

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RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Purchasing Agent, or designee, to execute on behalf of the Sheriff-Coroner, a purchase order with Cellebrite Inc., in an amount not to exceed $69,043, and ACCEPT an End User License Agreement to provide the Office of the Sheriff Investigations Division with cell phone forensic software, for the period July 1, 2025 through July 31, 2026.
July 5, 2025 at 11:24 PM
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Contra Costa County Sheriff to start sharing the data in its Peregrine system (CAD, RMS, historical records, ATIMS, LPR, RIPA data, ARIES data streams) with all other law enforcement agencies the county.

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RECOMMENDATIONS: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Sheriff-Coroner, or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. authorizing the sharing of law enforcement data with all law enforcement agencies within Contra Costa County via the Peregrine platform for the purpose of law enforcement planning, response, analysis, criminal identification and apprehension, and inter-agency collaboration, which may be terminated at any time, with or without notice, by either the Office of the Sheriff or Peregrine.
July 5, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Alameda County Sheriff to spend $36,500 to integrate three new data sources (Guardian Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Government Utilities Technology Services (GUTS) and Crossroads/eCite,) into its existing Peregrine system. @oaklandprivacy.bsky.social @twrling.bsky.social
RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the first contract amendment (Procurement Contract No. 26492) with Peregrine Technologies, Inc (Principal: Nicholas Noone; Location: San Francisco), for the integration of 3 additional data sources into the Peregrine platform, with no change to the contract period 1/1/2024 - 3/15/2026, increasing the contract amount from $650,000 to $686,500 ($36,500 increase). DISCUSSION/SUMMARY: On January 23, 2024, Item No. 33, your Board approved a contract with Peregrine Technologies, Inc. for the contract period 1/1/24 -3/15/26, for the purchase of Peregrine platform software services. Peregrine Technologies, Inc. (Peregrine) developed an integration platform specifically for law enforcement and public safety. The platform consists of advanced data analytics software which interprets and manages the constant flow of critical data that originates from various databases. The Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) utilizes various database systems that are essential in completing daily work functions. The Peregrine platform increases efficiencies by turning large amounts of raw data from various databases into actionable information. Examples of data that are analyzed include: case records, calls for service, custody records, digital evidence from body worn cameras, CAD/RMS license plate readers and CCTV/Video systems output. The information output from the Peregrine platform provides personnel in the field with enhanced real-time data analysis as they respond to events as they happen. ... This amendment will provide for the integration of 3 additional data sources into the platform: Guardian Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Government Utilities Technology Services (GUTS) and Crossroads/eCite, giving personnel in the field access to added information that will increase work efficiencies.
July 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
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Alameda County Sheriff to spend $600,000 on AeroDome Drone as First Responder system. This is in addition to the $416,400 purchase of 44 drones approved in June 2024. www.acgov.org/board/bos_ca... @oaklandprivacy.bsky.social
RECOMMENDATION: Approve an agreement (Procurement Contract No. 29033) with Flock Safety (Principal: Evan Sandler; Location: Atlanta, Georgia) for the AeroDome DFR (Drone as First Responder) system, in the amount not to exceed $600,000 for an initial one-year term effective upon agreement execution. DISCUSSION/SUMMARY: The Alameda County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) would like to purchase the Flock Safety AeroDome DFR (Drone as First Responder) system. The AeroDome DFR system is a specialized solution designed to rapidly respond to emergency incidents by providing real-time aerial information to first responders before they arrive on scene. This technology significantly enhances situational awareness and improves response times. The AeroDome DFR will be used by the Real Time Information Center (RTIC) at the Eden Township Substation (ETS) and will be an invaluable tool for deputies. Having access to real-time aerial information is critical for deputies when they respond to calls, which allows them to aerially review and monitor a situation and can potentially mitigate serious injury to officers and the public.
July 5, 2025 at 10:37 PM
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Fremont Police (CA) to spend $874,151 for a police surveillance center (aka real-time crime center).

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The RTIC will deploy two analyst positions to utilize specialized training in analysis, technology, operations and procedures to support police officers in real-time response. The RTIC will incorporate a range of integrated technologies including an extensive camera network, automated license plate readers, data integration platform, Live911, Axon/Evidence.com, information databases, and CAD/RMS/GIS. The integration of these resources into a centralized space, with the ability to visualize feeds and communications on a large-scale video wall optimizing operational awareness, by highly trained specialists will be a great force multiplier for responding officers. This will be utilized not only for mitigating crime, but for quality of life issues, such as attention and potential response to traffic collisions and found/missing persons.
June 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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San Mateo County Sheriff (CA) to spend $350,000 on Cellebrite cell phone forensic software to extract data from locked cell phones.

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To: Honorable Board of Supervisors From: Christina Corpus, Sheriff Subject: Agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution authorizing an agreement with Carahsoft Technology Corp, to provide Cellebrite Inc. digital forensic tools and services for a term of three (3) years from May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2028, in an amount not to exceed $350,000. BACKGROUND: In the course of law enforcement activities, it is necessary to gather digital forensic evidence to aid in the prosecution of individuals accused of a crime. Evidence can be gathered in many ways including examination of digital storage devices such as cell phones used in the commission of various crimes such as organized retail theft, violent crimes, and property crimes. DISCUSSION: The Sheriff’s Office has utilized subscription services with Carahsoft Technology Corp for the provision of digital forensic tools and services since September 2020. In September 2023, the Sheriff’s Office was awarded an Organized Retail Theft (ORT) Prevention Grant Funding by the California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) in the amount of $15,643,538. The grant award by BSCC includes funding for Cellebrite INC. digital forensic tools and services through the vendor Carahsoft Technology Corp.
June 8, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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Long Beach Police to spend $448,562 on Cellebrite cell phone forensic software to extract data from locked cell phones.

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RECOMMENDATION: Recommendation to adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager, or designee, to execute a contract, and any necessary documents including any necessary subsequent amendments, with Carahsoft Technology Corporation, of Reston, VA, for providing cell phone forensic software, on the same terms and conditions afforded to the Region 4 Education Service Center (Region 4), through Omnia Partners, in a total amount not to exceed $448,562.69, until the Region 4 contract expires on December 31, 2027, with the option to renew for as long as the Region 4 contract is in effect, at the discretion of the City Manager. DISCUSSION City Council approval is requested to enter into a contract with Carahsoft Technology Corporation (Carahsoft) for the purchase of cell phone forensic software Cellebrite Inseyets Online PRO (Cellebrite). Cellebrite is a specialized cellphone forensic software that may only be used by trained Long Beach Police Department (LBPD) detectives for criminal investigations when a search warrant has been authorized by a judge, or when written or verbal consent has been given by the mobile device owner. Cellebrite helps law enforcement examine data from mobile devices more efficiently and thoroughly. It provides greater access to encrypted and hard-to-reach information, speeds up the analysis process, and reduces the time needed to review digital evidence. Its user-friendly design also improves collaboration and helps ensure timely and accurate case resolution. The software assists detectives in developing investigative leads and is essential for the timely collection of digital evidence, which is often among the most objective and verifiable forms of evidence available.
June 8, 2025 at 5:47 AM
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Antioch police (CA) to spend $96,000 on Cole Pro Media to suppress bad publicity for the police department.
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June 8, 2025 at 4:14 AM
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If you love the junk science of 911 call analysis, check out computer voice stress analysis, another junk science that taxpayer money is being spent on. 🙄. www.acgov.org/board/bos_ca...
May 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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Here are some peonys for you!
May 26, 2025 at 7:27 PM
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Saw this at a bookstore, but it was not the ICE I was hoping for the end of. ☹️
May 24, 2025 at 4:01 AM