Harrell’s proposed 2025-2026 budget dedicates $2.4 million to establish and staff a Real Time Crime Center integrated with closed-circuit television cameras to coordinate emergency responses.

Prior to approval, the Seattle City Council was sent letters in opposition of the new technology from the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network, the American Civil Liberties Union of Washington, Planned Parenthood, Chief Seattle Club, El Centro de la Raza, and the Gender Justice League, among others.

The organizations stated their concerns that the use of the new surveillance technologies could allow for circumvention of Washington’s sanctuary protections, such as the Keep Washington Working Act and the Washington Shield law.