Rialto Police Surveillance Practices Criticized on 'Last Week Tonight'
The Rialto Police Department's use of private security cameras was featured on HBO's 'Last Week Tonight With John Oliver.' The episode, aired on August 2, 2026, highlighted the department's policy requiring new businesses to provide police access to their security cameras to obtain a permit. John Oliver criticized this policy, suggesting it adds unnecessary burdens on small business owners. The segment also discussed the department's relationship with Fusus, a company that facilitates the sharing of private camera footage with law enforcement. Rialto police spokesperson Capt. Lamont Quarker defended the department's practices, stating that the technology helps in crime prevention and response. He emphasized that participation in the Fusus program is voluntary and that the department educates business owners on the benefits of the program. 
