San Diego City Council members will consider 54 technologies on Monday under the Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance, according to the Office of Council President Joe LaCava.
The San Diego Police Department seeks approval for the continued use of these surveillance tools. Pursuant to the TRUST Ordinance, the department submitted its 2025 Annual Report and Use Policies to the City Council and the Privacy Advisory Board on February 1, 2026.
Sub-items split technologies review
The council agenda divides the evaluation into two distinct sub-items. Sub-item A covers 53 department surveillance use policies that would remain in effect.
Sub-item B addresses Automatic License Plate Reader technology specifically. This separate track asks the council to approve the ALPR policy to remain active alongside the other surveillance tools.
TRUST Ordinance meeting details
The city council meeting begins at 10 a.m. with a closed session and public comment. Discussion items and non-agenda public comment start at 2 p.m.
Residents can watch the proceedings on cable TV channel 24 or AT&T channel 99. The city also provides an online stream for viewers tracking the vote.
Learn about the TRUST Ordinance and meeting access
What is the TRUST Ordinance in San Diego?
The Transparent and Responsible Use of Surveillance Technology Ordinance requires annual council consideration and reporting for city surveillance equipment. The San Diego Police Department submitted its 2025 annual report under this rule on February 1, 2026.
How can the public watch the November 16 meeting?
The city broadcasts the proceedings live on cable TV channel 24 and AT&T channel 99. Viewers can also stream the session online through the official council agenda links.
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