Automated License Plate Reader System

Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs)

It is estimated that over 70 percent of crimes committed are associated with the use of a vehicle. ALPR technology has become an industry standard that has proven to be an effective and efficient way for law enforcement to detect, solve, prevent, and deter crime in an unbiased manner. Thousands of Law Enforcement Agencies across the nation are utilizing this emerging technology, with successful results.

ALPRs

ALPR systems function to automatically capture an image of a vehicle’s license plate and compare the license plate number acquired to one or more databases of vehicles of interest to law enforcement.

These state databases include the Stolen Vehicle System (SVS), National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Wanted Persons System (WPS), Missing and Unidentified Persons Systems (MUPS), as well as vehicles associated with Amber and Silver Alerts.

Once a vehicle of interest is identified, an alert is sent to patrol officers within seconds. The alert includes a picture of the vehicle, what the vehicle is wanted for, and the last known location, and direction of travel.

Community Benefits of ALPRs

  • Locate stolen vehicles that enter the city
  • Locate vehicles entering the city that are wanted in connection to felony crimes
  • Provide CCPD with investigative leads into crimes committed within the city
  • Detect vehicles associated with missing/at-risk persons (Amber/Silver alerts)
  • Mass Shooting Suspect Identified and Located

CCPD ALPR Policy/Privacy Rights

  • ALPR cameras are ONLY placed on public roadways and NEVER on private property.
  • There is NO live video streaming, and the cameras are NOT used for surveillance purposes.
  • ALPR cameras capture images of vehicles only, NOT individuals.
  • Facial recognition technology is NOT used on ALPR cameras and personal identifiable information such as names, addresses and dates of birth are NOT recorded, retained or shared by CCPD.
  • CCPD ALPR Policy/Privacy Rights

Access to ALPR data is restricted to only authorized users from the Police Department and can ONLY be accessed for official law enforcement purposes. 

The ALPR data will NOT be stored or retained by the Culver City Police Department, beyond a period of 30 days. After 30 days, the data that is not associated with a criminal investigation will be permanently deleted.

On March 27, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-R025(PDF, 2MB) declaring the City of Culver City to be a sanctuary city for all its residents regardless of immigration status. Further, the Culver City Police Department is bound by state law California Values Act/SB 54, which prohibits the sharing of information with immigration authorities and the participation in enforcing immigration laws (with rare exceptions for violent felonies or court orders). Along with following state law, the Culver City Police Department has robust policies (PDF, 664KB) that strictly prohibit the enforcement of immigration laws and the sharing of data or information with immigration authorities. CCPD ALPR camera policies align with all state and local laws and policies and data sharing with outside law enforcement agencies was restricted in 2025. 

You can find more about the Culver City Police Department's Immigration policies here.

For more information about the Culver City ALPR Program, please review our ALPR Policy(PDF, 26KB).

Locations

ALPR Camera Location Map(JPG, 362KB) 

  • Washington Blvd at La Cienega Blvd – EB
  • Washington Blvd at La Cienega Blvd – WB
  • La Cienega Blvd at Blackwelder St – SB (Lanes 1&2)
  • La Cienega Blvd at Blackwelder St – SB (Lanes 2&3)
  • National Blvd at Eastham Dr – EB
  • Jefferson Blvd at Hetzler Rd – WB
  • Jefferson Blvd at Hetzler Rd – EB
  • Culver Blvd at Washington Blvd – EB
  • Culver Blvd at Washington Blvd – WB
  • National Blvd at Washington Blvd – NB
  • National Blvd at Washington Blvd – SB
  • Washington Blvd at National Blvd – EB
  • Overland Ave at Washington Blvd – NB
  • Overland Ave at Oregon Ave – SB
  • Culver Blvd at Sepulveda Blvd – WB (Lanes 2&3)
  • Culver Blvd at Sepulveda Blvd – WB (Lanes 1&2)
  • Culver Blvd at Sepulveda Blvd – EB
  • Washington Pl at Sepulveda Blvd – EB
  • Washington Pl at Sepulveda Blvd – WB
  • Sepulveda Blvd at Washington Pl – NB
  • Sepulveda Blvd at Washington Pl – SB
  • Washington Pl at Sawtelle Blvd – EB
  • HWY 405 S at Sawtelle Ave – EB
  • Centinela Ave at Washington Blvd – NB
  • Washington Blvd at Centinela Ave – WB
  • Inglewood Blvd at Washington Blvd – SB
  • Washington Blvd at Glencoe Ave – EB
  • Sawtelle Blvd at Culver Blvd – SB
  • Washington Blvd at Glencoe Ave – WB (Lanes 2&3)
  • Washington Blvd at Glencoe Ave – WB (Lanes 1&2)
  • Jefferson Blvd at Slauson Ave – WB (Lanes 2&3)
  • Jefferson Blvd at Slauson Ave – EB (Lanes 1&2)
  • Jefferson Blvd at Slauson Ave – EB (Lanes 2&3)
  • Sepulveda Blvd at Sawtelle Ave – SB (Lanes 2&3)
  • Sepulveda Blvd at Sawtelle Ave – SB (Lanes 1&2)
  • Sepulveda Blvd at Sawtelle Ave – NB (Lanes 1&2)
  • Jefferson Blvd at Sepulveda Blvd – EB
  • Slauson Ave at Hannum Ave – EB (Lanes 2&3)
  • Green Valley Circle at Buckingham Pkwy – EB
  • Playa St at Hannum Ave – NB
  • Hannum Ave at Slauson Ave – SB
  • Slauson Ave at Buckingham Pkwy – EB (Lanes 1&2)
  • Slauson Ave at Buckingham Pkwy – EB (Lanes 2&3) (No Device Registered)
  • Slauson Ave at Buckingham Pkwy – WB (Lanes 1&2)
  • Slauson Ave at Buckingham Pkwy – WB (Lanes 2&3)
  • Centinela Ave at Green Valley Circle – EB
  • Centinela Ave at Green Valley Circle – WB
  • Sepulveda Blvd at Green Valley Circle – NB (Lanes 2&3)
  • Sepulveda Blvd at Green Valley Circle – NB (Lanes 1&2)
  • Sepulveda Blvd at Green Valley Circle – SB (Lanes 2&3)
  • Sepulveda Blvd at Green Valley Circle – SB (Lanes 1&2)
  • Jefferson Blvd at Slauson Ave – WB (Lanes 1&2)

 

Monthly ALPR Audit Reports

 

ALPR City Council Presentation - September 29, 2025(PPTX, 14MB)

View a recording of our recent ALPRs Community Meeting held on March 30th, 2023.

Culver City PD Transparency Portal

 

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