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Reporter notebook: surveillance expansion, switching, and intercept leads

A reproducible notebook of high-value leads involving vendor expansion, competing or bundled systems, and unusual interception technology. Includes Flock activity, Salinas's later Vigilant purchase, Axon/Flock records in Vallejo, and Rialto's cell-site simulator. These are selected leads, not a representative sample or aggregate.

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SELECT city, state_norm AS state, spend_date, vendor, product,
       amount, amount_type, dup_rank, geo_suspect, anomaly,
       quote, source_document
FROM surveillance_spending
WHERE (city IN ('San Marino','Dayton','Fort Worth','Oakland','Berkeley','Salinas','Vallejo')
       AND (lower(vendor) LIKE '%flock%' OR lower(vendor) LIKE '%vigilant%'
            OR lower(vendor) LIKE '%axon%'))
   OR lower(COALESCE(product,'')) LIKE '%cell site simulator%'
   OR lower(COALESCE(quote,'')) LIKE '%cell site simulator%'
ORDER BY state_norm, city, spend_date, vendor

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citystatespend_datevendorproductamountamount_typedup_rankgeo_suspectanomalyquotesource_document
Berkeley CA 2025-09-09 Flock Safety adopt a resolution authorizing the city manager to execute a contract 310000.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Adopt a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a contract and any amendments with Flock Safety to provide Condor fixed surveillance cameras and services for an initial four-year term, in an amount not to exceed $310,000, with an option to extend the contract for one additional three-year term, for a total contract amount not to exceed $600,000. https://berkeley.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5501
Berkeley CA 2026-03-24 Flock Safety authorize the City Manager to amend the existing contract 750000.0 ceiling 2 0 0 Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Flock Safety to add Drone as First Responder (DFR) hardware, software, and services for an initial three-year term, in an amount not to exceed $750,000. https://berkeley.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5612
Berkeley CA 2026-05-08 Flock Safety authorize amendment to add DFR hardware, software, and services 750000.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Authorize the City Manager to amend the existing contract with Flock Safety to add Drone as First Responder (DFR) hardware, software, and services for an initial three-year term, in an amount not to exceed $750,000. https://berkeley.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=5&clip_id=5631
Oakland CA 2022-03-10 Axon body cameras 250000.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Purchase waiver for Axon, Inc. body-worn camera ancillary products not to exceed $250,000 https://oakland.legistar1.com/oakland/meetings/2022/3/8663_M__Rules___Legislation_Committee_22-03-10_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Oakland CA 2023-10-12 Flock Safety awarding a three-year agreement 2877500.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Awarding A Three-Year Agreement To Flock Safety For Acquisition Of ALPR Technology And Related Services At A Cost Of One Million Seventy-Seven Thousand And Five Hundred Dollars ($1,077,500) For The First Year, Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($900,000) Per Year For Years Two And Three, For A Total Amount Not To Exceed Two Million Eight Hundred Seventy-Seven Thousand And Five Hundred Dollars ($2,877,500) https://oakland.legistar1.com/oakland/meetings/2023/10/8960_M__Rules___Legislation_Committee_23-10-12_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Oakland CA 2024-07-11 FLOCK Safety authorize appropriation and MOU 993800.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Authorizing The City Administrator To Appropriate Nine Hundred And Seventy Thousand Six Hundred Dollars ($970,600), Plus The Cost Of Repair For Ten Percent Of ALPR Cameras In The First Year Of Use At A Cost Of Twenty-three Thousand Two Hundred Dollars ($23,200), For A Total Cost Not To Exceed Nine Hundred Ninety-Three Thousand And Eight Hundred Dollars ($993,800) To Reimburse The CHP https://oakland.legistar1.com/oakland/meetings/2024/7/9150_M__Rules___Legislation_Committee_24-07-11_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Oakland CA 2024-10-22 Axon body cameras 40000.0 stated 1 0 0 Awarding A Professional Services Agreement To Axon Enterprise In An Amount Not-To-Exceed Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000) To Provide Audio And Video Recording Over A Five-Year Term https://oakland.legistar1.com/oakland/meetings/2024/10/9201_M__Public_Safety_Committee_24-10-22_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Oakland CA 2025-10-28 Flock Safety award 2252500.0 ceiling 2 0 0 Awarding A Two Year Agreement To Flock Safety For Acquisition Of Automated License Plate Reader And Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras, Operating System Technology, And Related Services At A Cost Not To Exceed Two-Million Two-Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five-Hundred Dollars ($2,252,500) https://oakland.legistar1.com/oakland/meetings/2025/10/9419_A__Public_Safety_Committee_-_CANCELLED_25-10-28__Agenda.pdf
Oakland CA 2025-11-18 Flock Safety approve contract 2252500.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Awarding A Two Year Agreement To Flock Safety For Acquisition Of Automated License Plate Reader And Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras, Operating System Technology, And Related Services At A Cost Not To Exceed Two-Million Two-Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five-Hundred Dollars ($2,252,500) https://oakland.legistar1.com/oakland/meetings/2025/11/9429_M__Special_Public_Safety_Committee_25-11-18_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Oakland CA 2025-12-11 Flock Safety award agreement 2252500.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Awarding A Two Year Agreement To Flock Safety For Acquisition Of Automated License Plate Reader And Pan Tilt Zoom Cameras, Operating System Technology, And Related Services At A Cost Not To Exceed Two-Million Two-Hundred Fifty-Two Thousand Five-Hundred Dollars ($2,252,500); https://oakland.legistar1.com/oakland/meetings/2025/12/9440_M__Rules___Legislation_Committee_25-12-11_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Rialto CA 2024-09-10 Cell-site simulator (StingRay) Radio Frequency Detector/Cell Site Simulator (approve purchase) 930005.0 stated 1 0 0 Approve the Purchase of a Radio Frequency Detector/Cell Site Simulator in the Amount of $ 930,005.16 with Jacobs Technology Inc. ( JTI) https://legistar.granicus.com/Rialto/meetings/2024/9/3137_A_City_Council_24-09-10_Regular_Meeting.pdf
Salinas CA 2021-08-24 Axon Tasers, Camera Systems, Evidence.com 1932452.2 ceiling 1 0 0 Approve a Resolution authorizing the direct purchase and payment of annual service fees to support Police Service Axon Tasers, Camera Systems, and Evidence.com access for a five-year period, with total costs not to exceed $1,932,452.20 https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2021/8/2013_A_City_Council_21-08-24_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Salinas CA 2021-11-16 Flock Group, Inc. approve a 24-month lease agreement 57500.0 stated 1 0 0 Approve a Resolution authorizing the execution of a 24-month Services Agreement for the lease of twenty (20) Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Cameras from Flock Group, Inc. with a Year 1 cost of $57,500 and a Year 2 cost of $52,500. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2021/11/2020_M_City_Council_21-11-16_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Salinas CA 2021-12-07 Flock Group, Inc. approve a resolution authorizing the execution of a 24-month services agreement for the lease of twenty (20) automated license plate reader (ALPR) cameras 57500.0 stated 2 0 0 Approve a Resolution authorizing the execution of a 24-month Services Agreement for the lease of twenty (20) Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Cameras from Flock Group, Inc. with a Year 1 cost of $57,500 and a Year 2 cost of $52,500. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2021/12/2021_M_City_Council_21-12-07_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Salinas CA 2022-12-13 Axon Fleet ALPR 211653.85 ceiling 1 0 0 Approve a Resolution authorizing the direct purchase and payment of annual service fees to support 24 additional Axon Fleet Camera Systems and Axon Investigate software for a five-year period, with total costs not to exceed $211,653.85. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2022/12/2207_M_City_Council_22-12-13_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Salinas CA 2023-06-20 Fusus (Axon) real-time crime center platform (approve contract) 250000.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Approve a Resolution authorizing the City Manager to execute a 30-month Service Agreement with Fusus for a total cost not to exceed $250,000 to provide technology for real-time monitoring of traffic system cameras and gathering of analytical data related to traffic patterns and volume. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2023/6/2382_A_City_Council_23-06-20_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Salinas CA 2023-10-10 Flock Group, Inc. approve a resolution authorizing a 24-month lease 34650.0 stated 1 0 0 Approve a Resolution authorizing the execution of a 24-month lease for eleven (11) License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras from Flock Group, Inc. with a Year 1 cost of $34,650 and a Year 2 cost of $33,000. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2023/10/2389_A_City_Council_23-10-10_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Salinas CA 2023-12-05 Flock Group, Inc. approve a resolution authorizing a 60-month lease renewal for 20 License Plate Reader cameras 250000.0 ceiling 1 0 0 authorize the Interim City Manager to execute a 60-month lease renewal for 20 License Plate Reader (LPR) cameras from Flock Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $250,000. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2023/12/2391_A_City_Council_23-12-05_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Salinas CA 2024-02-06 Axon body cameras 237746.71 ceiling 1 0 0 Approve a Resolution authorizing the direct purchase and payment of service fees for Axon equipment and software services to support the Police Department with total costs not to exceed $237,746.71. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2024/2/2555_M_City_Council_24-02-06_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Salinas CA 2024-06-18 Vigilant Solutions ALPR camera systems (purchase) 49812.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Approve a Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent to complete the direct purchase of L5F Fixed License Plate Reader (LPR) camera systems and associated equipment and services from Vigilant Solutions, LLC for a total cost not to exceed $49,812.82; and a Resolution approving the expenditure of $35,559.43 and authorizing the City Manager to execute the associated annual subscription agreement for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025, for the annual subscription fee with Vigilant Solutions, LLC. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2024/6/2566_A_City_Council_24-06-18_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
Salinas CA 2024-09-24 Vigilant Solutions ALPR camera systems (purchase) 897543.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Agent and City Manager to purchase L5F Fixed License Plate Reader (LPR) camera systems from Vigilant Solutions, LLC for a total cost not to exceed $897,543.70 was approved. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2024/9/2678_M_City_Council_24-09-24_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Salinas CA 2025-08-26 Axon Fleet ALPR 2432236.57 ceiling 1 0 0 Authorize purchase and service fees for 10 Axon Fleet camera systems and 20 Axon Evidence licenses, raising the contract ceiling to $2,432,236.57 (ID#25-255). https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2025/8/2742_M_City_Council_25-08-26_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Salinas CA 2025-08-26 Axon Fleet ALPR 50383.81 stated 1 0 0 zing the direct purchase and payment of annual service fees to support 10 additional Axon Fleet camera systems and 20 additional Axon Evidence licenses under the existing Axon Master Services Agreement from September 1, 2025 to September 30, 2026 and increase the compensation by $50,383.81 for a rev https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2025/8/2742_M_City_Council_25-08-26_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Salinas CA 2026-06-30 Axon bundle/OSP 4159125.46 ceiling 1 0 0 Approve a Resolution authorizing the Purchasing Officer to complete the direct purchase and payment of Axon equipment, annual licensing and service fees utilized by the Police Department for a five-year period, with total costs not to exceed $4,159,125.46. https://legistar2.granicus.com/salinas/meetings/2026/6/2912_A_City_Council_26-06-30_Meeting_Agenda.pdf
San Marino CA 2021-02-26 Vigilant Solutions ALPR cameras (approve purchase) 70199.0 ceiling 1 0 0 approve the purchase of nine ALPR cameras with four (4 ) years of data hosting from Vigilant Solutions, LLC offered through the reimbursable State of California FY2018 Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSGP) in an amount not to exceed $70,199 in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021 https://cityofsanmarino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/1520
San Marino CA 2022-01-12 Vigilant Solutions ALPR cameras (purchase) 51789.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the purchase of six ALPR cameras with 5 years of data hosting from Vigilant Solutions, LLC offered through the reimbursable State of California FY2019 Homeland Security Grant Program ( SHSGP) in an amount not to exceed $51,789. https://cityofsanmarino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/716
San Marino CA 2022-03-09 Flock Group Inc. approve contract 24750.0 ceiling 1 0 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
San Marino CA 2023-06-14 Flock Safety approval of an agreement 505850.0 ceiling 1 0 0 APPROVAL OF AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF SAN MARINO AND FLOCK SAFETY FOR A FIVE-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $505,850 https://cityofsanmarino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2608
San Marino CA 2023-06-30 Flock Safety approve the Agreement between the City of San Marino and Flock Safety for a Five-Year Subscription 505850.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Council Member Chou moved, seconded by Council Member Shepherd Romey, to approve the Agreement between the City of San Marino and Flock Safety for a Five-Year Subscription not to exceed $505,850, and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City. https://cityofsanmarino.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument/2610
Vallejo CA 2021-02-09 Axon Fleet ALPR 56601.0 stated 1 0 0 Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Master Agreement with Axon Enterprises in the amount of $56,601 for 10 Flock Safety ALPR cameras to be placed on Mare Island. https://vallejoca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=10619,plainText=false)
Vallejo CA 2021-02-09 Axon Enterprises authorize City Manager to execute Second Amendment to Master Agreement 56601.0 stated 1 0 0 Authorize the City Manager to execute the Second Amendment to the Master Agreement with Axon Enterprises in the amount of $56,601 for 10 Flock Safety ALPR cameras to be placed on Mare Island. https://vallejoca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=10619,plainText=false)
Vallejo CA 2021-04-27 Axon body cameras|Tasers|Evidence.com|Fleet ALPR|Justice/Records|bundle/OSP 519874.0 stated 1 0 0 Amendment to Axon Enterprises agreement totaling $519,874 over five years https://vallejoca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3348,plainText=false)
Vallejo CA 2021-04-27 Axon body cameras 103975.0 stated 1 0 0 Authorize the City Manager to execute the Third Amendment to the Master Agreement with Axon Enterprises in the amount of $103,975 per year for five years totaling $519,874. https://vallejoca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3348,plainText=false)
Vallejo CA 2021-07-27 Flock Group, Inc. approve agreement 460000.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Authorize the City Manager to execute an agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $460,000 for 40 ALPR cameras and 40 CCTV surveillance cameras for an initial term of 24 months. https://vallejoca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=3351,plainText=false)
Vallejo CA 2025-03-13 Flock Safety recommend authorize 500000.0 ceiling 1 0 0 ADOPT A RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING OR, IN THE ALTERNATIVE NOT RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE UP TO $500,000 OF MEASURE P FUNDS ANNUALLY TO FUND FLOCK SAFETY TECHNOLOGY FOR THE REMAINING TERM OF THE 60 MONTH CONTRACT https://vallejoca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=10376,plainText=false)
Vallejo CA 2026-04-30 Axon other 480000.0 ceiling 1 0 0 AUTHORIZE UP TO $480,000 OF MEASURE P FUNDS TO FUND AXON ENTERPRISE, INC. FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026/2027 https://vallejoca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=12150,plainText=false)
Vallejo CA 2026-04-30 Flock Safety recommend authorize 302500.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Adopt a resolution recommending, or, in the alternative, not recommending that the City Council authorize up to $302,500 of Measure P funds to fund Flock Safety Technology contract for Fiscal Year 2026-27. https://vallejoca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=12150,plainText=false)
Vallejo CA 2026-05-11 Flock Safety recommend authorize 302500.0 ceiling 2 0 0 Adopt a resolution recommending, or, in the alternative, not recommending that the City Council authorize up to $302,500 of Measure P funds to fund Flock Safety Technology contract for Fiscal Year 2026-27. https://vallejoca.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=12235,plainText=false)
Dayton MN 2024-11-26 Flock reduce 15000.0 stated 1 0 0 15,000 Police (Flock down from 10 cameras to 6) https://www.daytonmn.gov/11-26-24%20Council%20Packet.pdf
Dayton OH 2023-11-29 Flock Group Inc. considered service agreement 825750.0 stated 1 0 0 Flock Group Inc. – Service Agreement – for fixed automated license plate reader services – Department of Police/Support Services. $825,750.00 https://www.daytonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_11292023-1232
Dayton OH 2024-07-17 Axon Fleet ALPR 98975.0 stated 1 0 0 Major Saunders noted the fixed- site ALPRs were deployed in the first quarter of 2023, utilizing $98,975 in federal grant fun https://www.daytonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07172024-1319
Dayton OH 2024-07-17 Axon Fleet ALPR 343.0 stated 1 0 0 He said the cost for the Fleet 3 system in 2023 was $343 https://www.daytonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07172024-1319
Dayton OH 2024-09-04 Axon body cameras 89322.0 stated 1 0 0 Axon Enterprise Inc – $89,322 service agreement for body-worn cameras for Airport Police (5-year term) https://www.daytonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09042024-1357
Dayton OH 2024-12-04 Axon bundle/OSP 118616.4 stated 1 0 0 AXON Enterprise, Inc. — Service Agreement — for the FlockOS Advanced Package — Department of Police/Support Services. $118,616.40 (Thru 12/31/27) https://www.daytonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12042024-1391
Dayton OH 2024-12-04 Axon bundle/OSP 96698.84 stated 1 0 0 Total Amount $96,698.84 (thru 12/31/2027) Name Axon Enterprises, Inc https://www.daytonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12042024-1391
Dayton OH 2024-12-04 Axon other 9669.0 stated 1 0 0 Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Axon) for the procurement of hardware, software, installation, and maintenance services for the Axon Air—Fotokite Sigma Mobile, Fotokite Connect License, Operator Training, and a 4-year extended warranty for two Fotokite tethered drones. https://www.daytonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12042024-1391
Dayton OH 2025-06-11 Axon body cameras 334331.0 stated 1 0 0 The total cost for 2024 was $334,331, including software upgrade https://www.daytonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112025-1478
Dayton OH 2025-06-11 Flock presented annual surveillance report noting cost 49736.0 stated 1 0 0 Flock now costs $49,736 annually. https://www.daytonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06112025-1478
Dayton OH 2026-01-07 Flock Group Inc approve grant-funded expansion 88550.0 stated 1 0 0 Flock Group Inc — Other — Grant Funded Expansion for Fixed Agreement Automated License Plate Reader Services — Department of Police/Support Services. $88,550.00 https://www.daytonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01072026-1564
Dayton OH 2026-03-11 Axon bundle/OSP 239380.12 stated 1 0 0 Total Amount $239,380.12 (thru 3/31/2024) Name = Axon Enterprise Inc. https://www.daytonohio.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03112026-1598
Fort Worth TX 2021-08-03 Axon Tasers 30429.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Authorize Increase of $ 30,429.00 in Annual Spending Authority for the Sole Source Agreement with Axon Enterprise Incorporated to Purchase the Conducted Electrical Weapon Taser 7 and Related Hardware for the Municipal Court Department's Marshal Division for an Amount Up to $318,429.00 Per https://fortworthgov.legistar1.com/fortworthgov/meetings/2021/8/1158_M_CITY_COUNCIL_21-08-03_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Fort Worth TX 2021-08-17 Flock Group Inc. authorize an amendment 125000.0 ceiling 1 0 0 Authorize an Amendment with Flock Group Inc . in an Amount Up to $ 125,000.00, for a New Annual Amount of $625,000.00 to Purchase Automated License Plate Camera Readers for Illegal Dumping with Unlimited Renewal Terms for the Information Technology Department on Behalf of the City of Fort Worth Code Compliance Department https://fortworthgov.legistar1.com/fortworthgov/meetings/2021/8/1162_M_CITY_COUNCIL_21-08-17_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
Fort Worth TX 2023-11-28 Flock Group, Inc. authorize a separate, sole source, agreement 70000.0 stated 1 0 0 Authorize a Separate, Sole Source, Agreement with Flock Group, Inc. for its Raven Audio Detection System in the Amount of $ 70,000.00 for a Two -Year Term with Renewals https://fortworthgov.legistar1.com/fortworthgov/meetings/2023/11/1402_M_CITY_COUNCIL_23-11-28_Meeting_Minutes.pdf
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