Police Surveillance Technology Contracts (Cellebrite and Peregrine)
Oakland
Summary
The council approved contract renewals for Cellebrite mobile extraction tools and Peregrine records search platforms for the police department, sparking intense community debate over civil liberties and international vendor ties.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Allocates $140,000 for Cellebrite and up to $1,024,000 for Peregrine.
Law enforcement investigators seeking digital evidence and regional investigative coordination.
Community members and activists concerned about digital privacy and human rights records.
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* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council — May 5, 2026
The council approved contract renewals for Cellebrite mobile extraction tools and Peregrine records search platforms for the police department, sparking intense community debate over civil liberties and international vendor ties.
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