Background

Hayward ALPR Policy

Hayward Police Department states that they utilize ALPRs to identify stolen or wanted vehicles, stolen license plates, missing persons, and other investigations. Officers must verify ALPR responses through the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System before taking enforcement action.

Policy Stated by Hayward

Only trained officers with a legitimate need can access ALPR data
Audit logs for searches are frequent

Have not found anything on encryption of data

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If you see a violation of these privacies, you have the right to report.

Submit complaints about Hayward PD here

Source: MuckRock EFF ALPR Request

Statistics

ALPR Cameras

Manufacturer: Flock Safety
Contract Duration & Budget: 44-month budget from October 1, 2023 to June 1, 2027 of $952,396 (includes budget for ALPRs)
Number of Cameras: 54
Authorized Start: October 1, 2023
ALPR Data Retention Policy: Data captured is automatically purged after 365 days unless part of investigation
ALPR Data Sharing Policy:

Shared among local law enforcement partners

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Situational Cameras

Manufacturer: Flock Safety
Contract Duration & Budget: 44-month budget from October 1, 2023 to June 1, 2027 of $952,396 (includes budget for ALPRs)
Number of Cameras: 16
Authorized Start: October 1, 2023

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