Presentation

City of Mesa — City Council (2026-06-08)

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Enhancing Safety Through Modern 
AI Camera Technology
June 4, 2026
Sheri Collins, Solid Waste Director

What do we get?
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• Advanced Safety Features
• Pedestrian Collision Warnings
• Blind Spot Detection
• Comprehensive Vehicle Coverage
• 5-7 cameras per vehicle depending on truck type
• High-definition video provides clear footage for incident investigations
• Provides drivers with real-time safety assistance while 
enhancing protection for employees, residents, and property by 
giving drivers real-time alerts.

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Current Brigade System
Proposed Samsara System
Requires physical access to vehicles for video 
retrieval
Cloud-based access from authorized desktop or 
mobile device
Hard drive removal and specialized laptop 
required
Remote video retrieval and system management
Aging hardware (6+ years old)
Modern platform with continuous software 
enhancements
Frequent hard drive failures and potential data 
loss
Secure cloud storage with simple video 
preservation
Limited troubleshooting capabilities
Remote diagnostics, calibration, and support
No AI safety features
Industry-leading AI safety and coaching tools

Current Brigade System 
Proposed Samsara System
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