1248191 - Watsonville PD

The City of Watsonville is implementing a project to install Flock Safety automated license plate reading cameras at multiple locations within the public right-of-way to assist the Watsonville Police Department in identifying vehicles associated with criminal activity. The scope of work involves mounting ALPR cameras and solar equipment to existing traffic signal or streetlight poles, as well as installing new breakaway support poles with small concrete foundations in areas where existing infrastructure is unavailable. This initiative is designed to support public safety objectives for the benefit of law enforcement and the general public. The project is categorized as a forecast with a posted date of July 8, 2026, and is located in Watsonville, California. According to the Notice of Exemption, the installation is considered minor with no ground disturbance or expansion of facility capacity, qualifying it for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15301(b). Brian Shab, the Chief of Police, serves as the primary point of contact for this effort.