Recommendation 26-4
Within 120 days, the City of Oakland (City Council) should amend city policy on the use of Automated License Plate Reader data to allow such data to be shared with the Public Works Department for illegal dumping enforcement, subject to appropriate safeguards.
Jury report: Illegal Dumping in Oakland: City Buried Under Trash · PDF page 37
Permanent linkOfficial response
City of Oakland City Administration and City Council
Agency plans to implementSays not yet implemented; cites June 4 commission approval, a scheduled July 14 committee hearing and expected final Council action before September 30, 2026.
Read official response · PDF page 3Separates preliminary commission approval from Council action. The submitted July 31 packet retains an earlier scheduled hearing; no outcome is inferred.
- Seek final Council action on ALPR sharing for dumping enforcement. Owner: Oakland City Council. Timing: Final action expected before September 30, 2026; dependent on the policy process..
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.