Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who will be making the decision about final surveillance policy? City Council will adopt the final policy at a City Council meeting at the end of 2026.
  2. What is the role of the focus groups facilitated by Colorado Humanities? Focus group members will share perspectives related to surveillance in our community. Colorado Humanities will summarize feedback and provide this information to City staff to consider when writing the surveillance policy.
  3. What is the timeline for this project? A policy will be presented to City Council by the end of 2026. A full timeline can be found in the Key Dates section on the right side of this page.
  4. Why is this process moving quickly? The City currently has active technologies in place, and we have a responsibility to establish formal governance, clear accountability, and public transparency without delay. Rather than waiting to build a policy after acquiring new tools, this rapid timeline ensures our existing operations align with strict privacy standards and community expectations right now.
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