TBS Today, Sept. 9
A vote to launch a new network of fixed surveillance cameras in Berkeley "to deter crime and provide investigative support" is poised to get pulled from Tuesday night's council agenda, inside sources say.
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Berkeley Flock camera vote may not happen tonight after all
On Tuesday afternoon, word began to spread at City Hall that the vote might be postponed to allow for more public input and policy work.
Emilie Raguso
We'll be at the council meeting. Stay tuned for updates.
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