Police Surveillance Technology and Data Privacy

At a glance

• What: Special public hearing held on police surveillance technology and data privacy concerns.
• Where it stands: Public hearing closed after 30 people testified on August 26, 2026.
• Next: Review of council's policies and any actions resulting from public input.

Process

Special City Council meeting convened August 26, 2026 at 4:30 PM to hold public hearing on police surveillance technology and data privacy (agenda item PH 26-16). Thirty community members spoke during the two-hour public hearing, after which the hearing was closed by motion of Council President Noecker (7-0).

Sources

• Minutes: https://legistar1.granicus.com/StPaul/meetings/2026/8/7745_M_City_Council_26-08-26_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

Log

2026-08-26 - City Council

Special meeting public hearing on police surveillance technology and data privacy. Thirty speakers testified. Public hearing closed 7-0.