Seattle, WA — Real-Time Crime Center Surveillance Impact Report and Crime Prevention Technology Pilot legislation
Seattle, WA · Real-Time Crime Center Surveillance Impact Report and Crime Prevention Technology Pilot legislation
Seattle's Real-Time Crime Center was authorized under the city's surveillance ordinance through a Council-approved Surveillance Impact Report, requiring Council sign-off for material changes and an independent Office of Inspector General evaluation of its analytics.
Technical detail
Seattle's Real-Time Crime Center was authorized under the city's surveillance ordinance through a Council-approved Surveillance Impact Report, requiring Council sign-off for material changes and an independent Office of Inspector General evaluation of its analytics.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Who must comply: Seattle, WA
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Seattle, WA |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2024-10-01 |
| Citation | Real-Time Crime Center Surveillance Impact Report and Crime Prevention Technology Pilot legislation |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · automated decision-making · AI disclosure and transparency · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | Seattle's Real Time Crime Center Delivers Early Results (Office of the Mayor) ↗ |
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