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Chico Police Department Audit Details Data Sharing Concerns in ALPR Program

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 22
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The Chico City Council held a special meeting where the Chico Police Department presented the findings of an internal audit regarding its Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program. The audit detailed the history of the ALPR system, which has been in use in Chico since 2013. The report noted possible legal concerns regarding the program's compliance with constitutional, federal, and state law, including concerns about data sharing with federal agencies like U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

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The council is currently reviewing the ALPR program, which utilizes services from Motorola. The audit findings raise questions about the legality of data sharing practices between the Chico Police Department and various agencies. These concerns could impact the operational viability and regulatory landscape for surveillance technology providers.

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Who's involved

  • MotorolaMotorola provides services utilized within the ALPR program under review by the council.
  • city councilThe legislative body responsible for overseeing the city's operations, including the ALPR program.

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