ACLU of Georgia to Present on Police Surveillance Oversight at Doraville City Council Meeting

DORAVILLE, Georgia — On Wednesday, Sept. 9, ACLU of Georgia staff will present to the Doraville City Council and community members on the benefits of adopting a Community Control Over Police Surveillance (CCOPS) ordinance.

CCOPS would give residents and local elected officials a meaningful voice in decisions about police surveillance technology. It sets a clear process for evaluating new tools before they’re purchased or used and establishes safeguards for deployment, data collection, and retention.

Surveillance technology is increasingly being used to track Georgians’ everyday movements, as well as their associations with family, friends, and organizations. While these tools can support law enforcement, they also pose significant risks to privacy and civil rights.

Georgia does not have a comprehensive statewide law regulating the use, retention, or sharing of data collected by police surveillance technology. This leaves local governments responsible for addressing the rapidly growing and unregulated systems.

CCOPS ordinances have been adopted in 26 cities nationwide, providing safeguards and a stronger voice in surveillance decisions for nearly 18 million people. The ACLU of Georgia is encouraging Doraville residents to attend the Sept. 9 meeting, learn about CCOPS, and participate in the discussion on protecting privacy.

WHAT
Doraville City Council regular meeting
ACLU of Georgia presentation on CCOPS

WHEN
Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
6 p.m.

WHERE
Doraville City Hall
2421 Van Fleet Circle, Suite 200
Doraville, GA

WHO
ACLU of Georgia staff

The media is encouraged to attend the Doraville City Council meeting. ACLU of Georgia staff will be available for interviews after the meeting. Please contact [email protected] to coordinate interviews or for additional information.