Local Residents and Civil Rights Organizations Resist Sheriff’s Attempts to Deploy Drones Over Alameda County Press conference to highlight concerns including invasion of privacy, militarization of police forces, restriction of free speech and political expression At a press conference to be held on the steps of Oakland City Hall on Thursday, October 18, at 11:00 a.m., Alameda County residents and legal advocacy organizations will announce their efforts to resist the Sheriff’s announced plans to deploy aerial surveillance “drones” for undisclosed law enforcement purposes. “Community members intend to pursue city and … Continue reading Say No To Drones In Alameda County!