The Antioch Police Department provided the city council with an update on its public safety camera system within the City of Antioch.
According to police, who made the presentation at the October 28 council meeting, between the video surveillance system and Automated License Plate Readers (LPR) systems—there are a total of 185 cameras. They also said they do not share the data with out of state law enforcement or federal agencies.
Here is a breakdown of camera locations:
- 66 – police facilities/animal services
- 22 – City Hall
- 19 – Marina
- 16 – Community Center
- 3 – Nick Rodriquez Community Center
- 9 – Prewett Water Park (main building)
- 4 – Prewett Water Park Concession stand
- 3 – Prewett Water Park Snack Bar
- 9 – RV Storage Lot
- 8 – Water Treatment Plant A
- 7 – Water Treatment Plant B
- 9 – Water Treatment Plan RO building
- 7 – Water Treatment Plant River Pump Station
- 4 – Water Treatment Plant River Pump RTZ
Lt. Whitaker, in charge of the investigation’s bureau provided the presentation noting the 185 cameras all come from separate budgets within the city.
He continued, sharing that they have 13 FLOCK cameras – new to the city within the last 6 months along with 29 vigilant cameras, 7 which are offline, leaving 22 active and working.
“Currently, all of our video surveillance and ALPR’s are not shared out of state and not shared with any federal agency whatsoever,” stated Whitaker. “So, we do not share those, only in state agencies if there is an investigation or believed crime, we would share them.”
He added, they do not currently have any red light or speed cameras and those would be a different budget—a presentation could be provided if requested by the City Council.
Mayor Ron Bernal asked if there was plans to expand the use of city cameras and if there was a plan.
Whitaker shared the 185 cameras, those are on a combined 4 different systems so there is a need to go to one system to allow all departments could use them – based on permissions/securities or needs. He shared they would like to add more cameras and get them onto one single system.
He shared that with 7 of the 29 Vigilant cameras offline, they will slowly work to replace them as they go down—they will be replaced with FLOCK but are limited based on budget.
Bernal asked if there was a benefit as development occurs to make that a condition of approval to install cameras – Whitaker called it an “exceptional” idea for all points of entry and exit.
The council directed staff to look into a requirement on new development to add camera installations while giving police access.
Mayor Pro Tem Louie Rocha asked to hear more about the pro/con on red light camera, noting he always pauses before waiting a few seconds to prevent a red-light runner from hitting him. He wanted to know the cost and effectiveness. Rocha wanted to bring back a presentation in the future.
Related
- Aug 2025 – Antioch Police Set to Upgrade Camera Technology
- May 2025 – Orinda to Talk License Plate Reader Cameras
- March 2025 – Brentwood Agrees to Add 32 Flock License Plate Reader Cameras
- Feb 2025 – El Cerrito Police Announces Use of Facial Recognition Software
- Nov 2023 – Pittsburg Agrees to Add Additional ALPR Cameras
