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
3209 3209 Verkada Norwalk CA 2022-04-19 security surveillance cameras (award contract) 672500.0 award a contract to Innova Global Technology Inc. for the purchase and installation of Verkada security surveillance cameras and system at six City facilities in the amount of $672,500; https://norwalk.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2015 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/norwalk/2022/#m652855 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 0 0 CA
3658 3658 Verkada Humboldt County CA 2025-01-28 door access systems and security cameras (purchase) 490518.0 to execute any and all purchase orders related to the acceptance of the attached quote in the amount of Four Hundred Ninety Thousand Five Hundred Eighteen Dollars and Seventeen Cents ($490,518.17) for the purchase of Verkada door access systems and security cameras to replace the existing Sielox Pinnacle and Eagle Eye systems at various County of Humboldt facilities; https://humboldt.legistar1.com/humboldt/meetings/2025/1/2797_A_Board_of_Supervisors_25-01-28_Agenda.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/humboldt/2025/#m294054 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 0 0 CA
3158 3158 Verkada Paramount CA 2025-08-12 security cameras, alarm, access control (approve contract) 463114.0 approve the draft agreement with End Point Wireless for the installation of Verkada Security Systems for the replacement of the existing security cameras, alarm system, and access controls for phase 1 facilities for a cost of $463,114 https://paramountcity.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/5819 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/paramountcity/2025/#m682707 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 0 0 CA
3796 3796 Verkada Bakersfield CA 2025-05-28 camera system (purchase) 300000.0 Resolution determining that Verkada Camera System can most efficiently be obtained through cooperative procurement bidding procedures from BEARCLOUD, Inc., and authorizing the Finance Director to dispense with bidding for the purchase of Verkada camera system in the amount of $300,000 for the Recreation and Parks Department. https://pub-bakersfield.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=a97350dd-cddb-40fb-a003-67dfd300ff0f&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/pub-bakersfield/2025/#m207542 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 0 0 CA
3725 3725 Verkada Costa Mesa CA 2023-12-05 Camera System (purchase) 259114.0 Authorize the use of OMNIA Partners Cooperative Agreement No. R220804 with SHI International Corp. for the purchase of Verkada Camera System in the amount of $259,114.24. https://costamesa.legistar1.com/costamesa/meetings/2023/12/1158_A_REGULAR_CITY_COUNCIL_AND_SUCCESSOR_AGENCY_TO_THE_REDEVELOPMENT_AGENCY%2C_AND_HOUSING_AUTHORITY__23-12-05_Agenda.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/costamesa/2023/#m269315 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 0 0 CA
3577 3577 Verkada Salinas CA 2023-01-24 security camera systems (amend) 242048.0 Approve a Resolution amending an agreement approved by the City Council (Resolution No. 22510 (N.C.S.)) for the purchase and installation of Verkada security camera systems at all fire stations through MJ Communications to increase the total cost to an amount not exceeding $242,048.98. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2023/1/2373_M_City_Council_23-01-24_Meeting_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/salinas/2023/#m345042 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 0 0 CA
3679 3679 Verkada El Dorado County CA 2024-03-05 cloud-based video security camera system (approve contract) 209515.0 Approve and authorize the Purchasing Agent to execute Purchase Contract 8426 with Surveillance Systems Integration, Inc. doing business as Surveillance Systems Incorporated (SSI), a California authorized reseller of the Verkada camera system under the PEPPM contract, in the amount of $209,515.69 and a term of one year upon execution, excepting the software licenses purchased which shall expire 10 years after the final execution; https://eldorado.legistar1.com/eldorado/meetings/2024/3/4333_M_Board_of_Supervisors_24-03-05_MINUTES.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/eldorado/2024/#m280094 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 0 0 CA
3527 3527 Verkada Apple Valley CA 2024-04-23 security cameras (purchase) 165000.0 That Council authorize the purchase of additional security cameras and implementation services for the Town's existing Verkada solution from Matrix Audio Visual Designs, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $165,000.00, and authorize the Town Manager or designee to execute appropriate agreements and documentation; pending Town Council approval of the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Mid-Year Budget Amendment. https://pub-applevalley.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=3662 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/pub-applevalley/2024/#m383524 sv:camera:verkada ceiling 1 0 0 CA
3580 3580 Verkada Salinas CA 2022-11-01 security camera systems (amend) 161765.0 Approve a Resolution amending the Agreement in an amount not to exceed $161,765.10 between the City of Salinas and MJ Communications for installation of Verkada Security Camera Systems at all Salinas Fire Stations. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2022/11/2204_M_City_Council_22-11-01_Meeting_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/salinas/2022/#m345008 sv:camera:verkada ceiling 1 0 0 CA
3818 3818 Verkada Clayton CA 2026-06-16 security cameras (sign contract) 139800.0 Authorize the City Manager to Sign a Contract, not to exceed $139,800, with Keep IT Simple and Verkada Inc to install security system and cameras for City Hall facilities, The Grove, and Clayton Community Park https://claytonca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=1085,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/claytonca/#m151454 sv:camera:verkada ceiling 1 0 0 CA
2675 2675 Verkada Healdsburg CA 2025-06-16 camera system migration (purchase) 117755.0 authorizing the City Manager to execute a Purchase Order with Development Group, Inc. in the amount of $117,755.45 for the replacement, licensing, and migration of the City's Meraki Camera system to the Verkada Physical Security Platform. https://www.healdsburg.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162025-1610 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/healdsburg.gov/2025/#m1376155 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 0 0 CA
3581 3581 Verkada Salinas CA 2022-09-20 security camera systems (purchase and installation) 112958.0 Approve a Resolution authorizing the purchase and installation of Verkada security camera systems at all fire stations through MJ Communications at a total cost of $112,958.84. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2022/9/2201_M_City_Council_22-09-20_Meeting_Minutes.pdf https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/salinas/2022/#m344991 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 0 0 CA
4252 4252 Verkada Apple Valley CA 2025-05-27 security cameras, access control (purchase) 104858.0 That Council authorize the purchase of additional security cameras, access control system and implementation services for the Town's existing Verkada solution at the Singh Center for the Arts, from Matrix Audio Visual Designs, Inc. in the amount of $104,858.88, and authorize the Town Manager or designee to execute appropriate agreements and documentation. https://pub-applevalley.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx?DocumentId=5177 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/pub-applevalley/2025/#m383579 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 0 0 CA
2819 2819 Verkada Los Altos Hills CA 2025-05-14 security camera system (award bid) 84767.0 Ubiquiti comes in at $53,000 vs. Verkada’s $ 84,767.79. https://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05142025-2852 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/losaltoshills.ca.gov/2025/#m1205824 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 0 0 CA
2818 2818 Verkada Los Altos Hills CA 2025-03-05 security cameras (evaluate vendor for potential purchase) 79451.0 The vendors under consideration are Aviglion ($85,902), Verkada ($79,451), Ubiquiti ($74,995). https://www.losaltoshills.ca.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03052025-2803 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/losaltoshills.ca.gov/2025/#m1205827 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 0 0 CA
3778 3778 Verkada Rancho Palos Verdes CA 2025-12-16 security cameras + storage (approve agreement) 53673.0 Approve an agreement with VectorUSA to purchase, install, and maintain nine Verkada security cameras with a 5-year video storage and support services subscription for $46,673 plus a 15% contingency for a total not-to-exceed amount of $53,673; https://rpv.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=1&clip_id=4900 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/gr-rpv/2025/#m222367 sv:camera:verkada stated 1 1 0 CA
2970 2970 Verkada Diamond Bar CA 2024-09-17 Access Control System (approve and authorize purchase) 48580.0 Approve and authorize the City Manager to sign a Public Works Agreement with Western Audio Visual for the purchase of a Verkada Access Control System with configuration and installation services in the not-to-exceed amount of $48,580.40, plus a contingency amount of $4,999.60 for Contract Change Orders to be approved by the City Manager for a total authorization amount of $53,580. https://diamondbarca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=116,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/diamondbarca/2024/#m793592 sv:camera:verkada stated 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);