Brian Hofer is chair of the Oakland Privacy Advisory Commission and the chair and executive director of Secure Justice, which advocates against state abuse of power, and for reduction in government and corporate over-reach. His advocacy and organizing have been instrumental in a number of nation-leading ordinances, including ones that established a vetting framework for the potential acquisition and use of surveillance equipment. Brian is presently consulting with cities across the country regarding citizen oversight and participation pertaining to surveillance equipment and data sharing, Smart City regulations, and various "sanctuary"-supporting legislative projects.