public-safety

Spoke in opposition to agenda item 4, raising concerns about mass surveillance, automated license plate readers, and privacy violations.

Speaking as Kyle Police Department employee association president, urged council to trust boots-on-the-ground police data and commended outgoing city manager Bryan Langley.

Expressed opposition to item 4, arguing that predictive policing software violates Fourth Amendment privacy rights.

Asked the council to reject item 4, pointing to neighboring municipalities in Hays County and San Marcos that cancelled automated license plate reader contracts due to security risks.

Expressed deep disappointment with surveillance cameras, arguing they constitute mass surveillance and do not reduce crime.