surveillance_spending

A DISCOVERY INDEX of surveillance and police-technology dollar figures found in local government meeting records across 130+ named vendors — NOT a table of confirmed spending, and NOT safe to SUM. An audit on 2026-07-29 found aggregate views were adding amounts that must not be added: the same procurement recurs at committee, council, approval, amendment and renewal stages; "not to exceed" figures are authorization ceilings, not payments. Use the canned query "the CONSERVATIVE total" for any number you intend to publish, and "data-quality report" to see what is flagged. Columns added for this: `amount_type` (stated / ceiling / proposed / recommended / estimated), `dup_rank` (>1 = redundant copy), `geo_suspect` (city disagrees with the source link), `anomaly` (implausible figure), `state_norm` (normalized state). Vendors covered include ALPR (Flock, Vigilant, Genetec), body cameras/tasers (Axon, WatchGuard, Utility, Getac), gunshot detection (ShotSpotter/SoundThinking), face recognition (Clearview AI, DataWorks Plus), fingerprint biometrics (Idemia AFIS/Livescan, filed separately under `sv:biometrics`), data fusion and OSINT (Fusus, Peregrine, LexisNexis Accurint, Thomson Reuters CLEAR), phone forensics (Cellebrite, GrayKey, Magnet), drones (Skydio, BRINC, DJI), cameras/VMS (Verkada, Avigilon), cell-site simulators, CAD/RMS records systems, photo enforcement, jail-call and student monitoring. Every row carries a VERBATIM quote from the minutes and a link to the source document, and a row only publishes if that quote was found character-for-character in the source text. READ THE `ledger` COLUMN: `sv:<category>:<vendor>`. `radio_infra` (two-way radios), `rms` (records/CAD software), `biometrics` (fingerprints) and `not_surveillance` are NOT surveillance sensors — exclude them before quoting any surveillance figure.

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Link rowid vendor city state spend_date product amount ▲ quote source_document mytown_record ledger amount_type dup_rank geo_suspect anomaly state_norm
1673 1673 Flock Group Inc. Stockton CA 2024-11-19 approve motion to adopt amendment 1196700.0 Authorize the City Manager to approve Standard Agreement Amendment No. 2 between Flock Group Inc. (Flock) and the City of Stockton (City), increasing the Compensation subsection by a maximum not to exceed amount of $1,196,700 for the addition of Flock Safety Falcon (Falcon) Platform and; https://legistar1.granicus.com/stockton/meetings/2024/11/2970_A_City_Council_Successor_Agency_to_the_Redevelopment_Agency_Public_Financing_Authority_Parking_Authority_Concurrent_24-11-19_Meeting_Agenda.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/stockton/2024/#m356858 flock ceiling 1 0 0 CA
1672 1672 Flock Group Inc. Stockton CA 2024-07-09 approve amendment 877600.0 It is recommended that City Council approve a motion to: 1. Authorize the City Manager to approve Standard Agreement Amendment No. 1 between Flock Group Inc. and the City of Stockton (City), increasing the Compensation subsection by a maximum not to exceed amount of $877,600 for the integration of Prepared 911 software; https://legistar1.granicus.com/stockton/meetings/2024/7/2963_A_City_Council_Successor_Agency_to_the_Redevelopment_Agency_Public_Financing_Authority_Parking_Authority_Concurrent_24-07-09_Meeting_Agenda.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/stockton/2024/#m356798 flock ceiling 1 0 0 CA
1942 1942 Flock Group Inc. Milpitas CA 2023-12-12 adopted resolution authorizing extension of sole source services agreement 732000.0 Adopted Resolution No. 9289 authorizing the City Manager to execute the extension of the Sole Source Services Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Cameras in an amount not-to-exceed $732,000, which includes a contingency of $91,500.00; https://milpitasca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3592,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/milpitasca/2023/#m800797 flock stated 1 0 0 CA
1619 1619 Flock Group Inc. Corona CA 2023-01-04 approve second amendment 562283.0 Authorize the City Manager, or his designee, to execute the Second Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for a total contract amount of $562,283.00. https://corona.legistar1.com/corona/meetings/2023/1/2095_M_City_Council_23-01-04_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/pub-corona/2023/#m267718 flock stated 1 0 0 CA
1840 1840 Flock Group Inc. San Mateo CA 2023-08-21 approve agreement 501350.0 Adopt a Resolution to approve the use of an alternative purchasing procedure; approve an agreement with Flock Group Inc., to purchase Flock Safety Platform products and services for automated license plate reader technology for a five-year term in the cumulative amount of $501,350; and authorize the Chief of Police to execute the agreement in substantially the form presented. https://sanmateo.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/26486 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/sanmateo/2023/#m662333 flock ceiling 1 0 0 CA
1709 1709 Flock Group Inc. El Cerrito CA 2023-03-21 adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement 340000.0 Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Flock Group Inc. to provide automated license plate reader cameras to the City of El Cerrito for an amount not to exceed $340,000 between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2026. https://elcerritoca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1746,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/elcerritoca/2023/#m447050 flock ceiling 1 0 0 CA
1842 1842 Flock Group Inc. Union City CA 2023-05-23 adopt a resolution authorizing entering into a single source subscription agreement 266500.0 Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Manager To Enter Into A Single Source Subscription Agreement With Flock Group Inc., In A Total Amount Not To Exceed $266,500 Over Five Years, For An Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) System https://unioncity.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1349 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/unioncity/2023/#m665596 flock ceiling 1 0 0 CA
1854 1854 Flock Group Inc. San Carlos CA 2025-02-10 authorize execution of agreement 147000.0 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two- Year Professional Services Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Cameras/Licenses in the Amount of $147,000 and Authorizing the Approval of the Use of Prior Year Savings from the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office in the Amount of $147,000 for this Service. https://cityofsancarlos.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/15109 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofsancarlos/2025/#m676129 flock stated 1 0 0 CA
1853 1853 Flock Group Inc. San Carlos CA 2023-03-13 adopt a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a two-year professional services agreement 130350.0 Adopt a Resolution Authorizing the City Manager to Execute a Two -Year Professional Services Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) Cameras/Licenses in the Amount of $130,350 and Authorizing the Approval of the Use of Prior Year Savings fr om the Law Enforcement Services Agreement with the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office in the Amount of $130,350 for this Service. https://cityofsancarlos.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/8495 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofsancarlos/2023/#m675924 flock stated 1 0 0 CA
1610 1610 Flock Group Inc. Commerce CA 2023-04-11 approve contract 127000.0 The City Council will consider for adoption a Resolution approving a Services Agreement with Flock Safety for Automated License Plate Readers and appropriating an amount not to exceed $127,000 from Measure AA fund. https://cityofcommerce.legistar1.com/cityofcommerce/meetings/2023/4/2482_A_City_Council_23-04-11_Agenda.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofcommerce/#m246495 flock ceiling 1 0 0 CA
2112 2112 Flock Group Inc. La Habra CA 2025-10-06 approve an agreement for lease of PTZ cameras 107500.0 Approve an appropriation of $107,500 from the Asset Forfeiture Fund for payment to Flock Group Inc. for the lease of the "Flock Safety" Pan, Tilt and Zoom (PTZ) cameras for Fiscal Year 2025-2026; https://www.lahabraca.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10062025-2279 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/lahabraca.gov/2025/#m1301972 flock stated 1 0 0 CA
1759 1759 Flock Group Inc. Lassen County CA 2024-10-08 award the bid 98950.0 SUBJECT: Contract with Flock Group Inc. for the amount of $98,950 from Fund/Budget Unit No. 185-0540. https://legistar2.granicus.com/lassen/meetings/2024/10/2147_M_Board_of_Supervisors_24-10-08_Meeting_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/lassen/2024/#m543802 flock stated 1 1 0 CA
1763 1763 Flock Group Inc. Tehama County CA 2025-09-23 approve contract 83000.0 Request approval and authorization for the Sheriff to sign the agreement with Flock Group Inc., with the maximum compensation amount not to exceed $83,000, effective upon signing and shall terminate 24 months after agreement is fully executed https://tehamacounty.legistar1.com/tehamacounty/meetings/2025/9/5818_A_Board_of_Supervisors_25-09-23_AGENDA.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/tehamacounty/2025/#m548094 flock ceiling 1 0 0 CA
1783 1783 Flock Group Inc. Grass Valley CA 2023-03-28 approve contract 78750.0 Resolution approving a contract between the County of Nevada and Flock Group Inc. for software services and access to Flock hardware that will provide capabilities for searching video files for the purpose of law enforcement investigations, in the amount of $78,750, for the twelve-month period beginning the date of execution, authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract, and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Sheriff's office budget. https://nevco.granicus.com/MinutesViewer.php?view_id=3&clip_id=7918 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-nevco/2023/#m569521 flock stated 1 1 0 CA
2121 2121 Flock Group Inc. Nevada County CA 2023-03-28 approve contract 78750.0 Resolution approving a contract between the County of Nevada and Flock Group Inc. for software services and access to Flock hardware that will provide capabilities for searching video files for the purpose of law enforcement investigations, in the amount of $78,750, for the twelve-month period beginning the date of execution, authorizing the Chair of the Board of Supervisors to execute the contract, and directing the Auditor-Controller to amend the Fiscal Year 2022/23 Sheriff's office budget. https://www.nevadacountyca.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03282023-1552 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/nevadacountyca.gov/2023/#m1313872 flock stated 1 0 0 CA
1935 1935 Flock Group Inc. Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 2023-03-14 authorize a 24-month service agreement and two-year renewal 77900.0 Resolution 2023-031 authorizing the City Administrator to execute a 24-month service agreement with Flock Group Inc. for the lease of twenty-four (24) Falcon automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and six (6) Wing (ALPR) software overlays onto existing city cameras, for a year 1 cost of $77,900 and authorize the city manager to enter into a two-year renewal agreement to maintain the program, not to exceed $69,000 annually https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=481,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/carmelbytheseaca/2023/#m786836 flock ceiling 1 0 0 CA
1936 1936 Flock Group Inc. Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 2023-03-21 authorize execution of 24-month service agreement 77900.0 Resolution 2023-031 authorizing the City Administrator to execute a 24-month service agreement with Flock Group Inc. for the lease of twenty-four (24) Falcon automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and six (6) Wing (ALPR) software overlays onto existing city cameras, for a year 1 cost of $77,900 and authorize the city manager to enter into a two-year renewal agreement to maintain the program, not to exceed $69,000 annually https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=463,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/carmelbytheseaca/2023/#m786839 flock ceiling 2 0 0 CA
1937 1937 Flock Group Inc. Carmel-by-the-Sea CA 2023-04-04 authorize 24-month service agreement for lease of ALPR cameras and software overlays 77900.0 Resolution 2023-031 authorizing the City Administrator to execute a 24-month service agreement with Flock Group Inc. for the lease of twenty-four (24) Falcon automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras and six (6) Wing (ALPR) software overlays onto existing city cameras, for a year 1 cost of $77,900 and authorize the city manager to enter into a two-year renewal agreement to maintain the program, not to exceed $69,000 annually https://carmelbytheseaca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=431,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/carmelbytheseaca/2023/#m786842 flock ceiling 3 0 0 CA
2253 2253 Flock Group Inc. Santa Fe Springs CA 2023-11-21 authorize five-year lease 75000.0 Authorize the Director of Police Services to enter into a five-year lease agreement, in a final form approved by the City Attorney’s office, with Flock Group Inc. for thirty Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) in an amount not to exceed $75,000 ona yearly basis for a total amount of $375,000 over 5 years. https://www.santafesprings.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11212023-126 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/santafesprings.gov/#m1494356 flock ceiling 1 0 0 CA
2255 2255 Flock Group Inc. Santa Fe Springs CA 2025-03-18 authorize a two-year lease agreement 67650.0 Authorize the Director of Police Services to enter into a two-year lease agreement with Flock Group Inc. for 11 additional fixed Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras in an amount not-to-exceed $67,650 over two years; and https://www.santafesprings.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03182025-164 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/santafesprings.gov/#m1494449 flock stated 1 0 0 CA
1952 1952 Flock Group Inc. Duarte CA 2024-10-22 approved service agreement 40800.0 The service agreement with Flock Group Inc. was approved for thirteen (13) ALPR camera subscriptions ($40,800 in the first year, $39,000 in the second year) and the City Manager was authorized to sign and execute the agreement; https://duarteca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=114,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/duarteca/2024/#m804290 flock stated 1 0 0 CA
1519 1519 Flock Group Inc. Adelanto CA 2025-10-22 approve contract 33250.0 Approval of the Flock Group Inc. Proposal for License Plate Readers in the amount of $33,250.00. https://adelanto.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=718 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-adelanto/2025/#m50479 flock proposed 1 0 0 CA
2254 2254 Flock Group Inc. Santa Fe Springs CA 2023-01-24 authorize lease 28500.0 Authorize the Director of Police Services to enter into a one-year leasing agreement, in a final form approved by the City Attorney's office, with Flock Group Inc. for 10 Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) in an amount not to exceed $28,500. https://www.santafesprings.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01242023-92 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/santafesprings.gov/2023/#m1494389 flock ceiling 1 0 0 CA
1847 1847 Flock Group Inc. San Marino CA 2022-03-09 approve contract 24750.0 Staff recommends that the City Council approve and authorize the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Flock Group Inc. for the procurement and installation of nine automated license plate reader cameras not to exceed $24,750. https://cityofsanmarino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/695 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofsanmarino/2022/#m669074 flock ceiling 1 0 0 CA

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CREATE TABLE surveillance_spending (
  vendor TEXT, city TEXT, state TEXT, spend_date TEXT, product TEXT,
  amount REAL, quote TEXT, source_document TEXT, mytown_record TEXT, ledger TEXT, amount_type TEXT, dup_rank INTEGER, geo_suspect INTEGER, anomaly INTEGER, state_norm TEXT);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_vendor ON surveillance_spending(vendor);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_state ON surveillance_spending(state);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_amount ON surveillance_spending(amount);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_ledger ON surveillance_spending(ledger);