Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation - Operations Manual

Chapter 5 – Adult Custody and Security Operations

Article 32 – Subscription‑Based Automated License Plate Reader System Usage and Privacy Policy

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53060.9 ALPR Data Retention and Accuracy

  • ALPR information can only be accessed and downloaded by approved CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation staff with CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation issued computers, mobile phones, or smart devices. CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall implement at minimum, dual factor authentication or similar security measures for accessing ALPR information. Any ALPR information downloaded or accessed must be maintained in a secure location where it is not accessible to unauthorized persons.

    • Any ALPR information downloaded or otherwise shared or printed must be destroyed in accordance with current data retention policies found in DOMDepartment Operations Manual 14060.

  • Verification of ALPR Data Accuracy shall be in accordance with this policy.

    • End-users shall attempt to verify ALPR matches by visual confirmation of the match using the photo associated with the match event. If the visual confirmation discovers the ALPR match was invalid, the end-user shall report the error to the Division Administrator.

    • If feasible, the user should verify an ALPR response through the California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETSCalifornia Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) before taking enforcement action that is based solely on an ALPR alert.