Columbia, MO — Police surveillance technology ordinance requiring annual public surveillance reports (Code Sec. 21-61)
Columbia, MO · Police surveillance technology ordinance requiring annual public surveillance reports (Code Sec. 21-61)
Columbia's surveillance technology ordinance (Code of Ordinances Article IV, Sec. 21-61) requires the police department to document and publicly report its use of surveillance technology to the City Council each year, including data-sharing, complaints, and audit results.
Technical detail
Columbia's surveillance technology ordinance (Code of Ordinances Article IV, Sec. 21-61) requires the police department to document and publicly report its use of surveillance technology to the City Council each year, including data-sharing, complaints, and audit results.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Who must comply: Local government / regulated operators.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Columbia, MO |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2025-12-31 |
| Citation | Police surveillance technology ordinance requiring annual public surveillance reports (Code Sec. 21-61) |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · government use of AI · consumer data privacy |
| Last verified | 2026-07-01 |
| Official source | 2025 Annual Surveillance Technology Report - City of Columbia Missouri ↗ |
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