CITY OF GLENDALE, CALIFORNIA Police Department
131 North Isabel Street Glendale, California 91206-4382 (818) 548-3117 www.glendaleca.gov
Transparency Regarding Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Technology The Glendale Police Department is committed to enhancing public safety while maintaining transparency and protecting the privacy rights of the community we serve. As part of this effort, the Department utilizes Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to assist officers and investigators in solving crimes, recovering stolen vehicles, and identifying investigative leads. ALPR systems capture images of license plates and associated vehicle characteristics from vehicles traveling on public roadways. This information allows investigators to identify vehicles connected to criminal activity and develop investigative leads during criminal investigations. The Glendale Police Department currently utilizes ALPR technology provided by Flock Safety (Flock). This technology allows authorized personnel to search license plate information related to criminal investigations occurring within Glendale and neighboring jurisdictions. Investigative Benefits ALPR technology has become a valuable investigative tool for the Glendale Police Department. Information obtained through the system has assisted investigators in solving hundreds of criminal cases, including serious investigations involving: • Homicides • Armed robberies • Burglaries • Vehicle thefts • Other violent and property crimes ALPR technology may also assist investigators in identifying stolen vehicles, stolen license plates, missing persons, vehicles associated with active warrants, and other investigative leads related to criminal activity. In many investigations, ALPR data provides timely information that may not otherwise be available through traditional investigative methods alone. Operational Efficiency In addition to supporting criminal investigations, ALPR technology has significantly enhanced operational efficiency within the Department. Prior to the implementation of this technology, investigators and professional staff often spent extensive time reviewing surveillance footage, conducting neighborhood