Community Update on Automated License Plate Reader Program

Published on July 21, 2025

City of Culver City Hall building

On July 9, 2025, the Culver City Council voted to suspend sharing data from Flock Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) with outside agencies. CCPD will report back to Council every two months and share additional ALPR data at culvercitypd.gov.

How ALPR Benefits Public Safety:

  • Identifies stolen vehicles and those tied to felony crimes
  • Aids in locating missing or at-risk individuals (Amber, Blue, Silver, etc.)
  • Supports criminal investigations and enhances case clearance rates
  • Helped identify a mass shooting suspect
  • Contributed to a 10% reduction in crime (2023–2024)

Privacy & Policy Safeguards:

  • Cameras are only on public roads — not private property
  • No live streaming, surveillance, or facial recognition
  • Only captures vehicle images, not people
  • No personal information (e.g., names, addresses) is recorded or shared
  • Data is retained for no more than 30 days unless tied to an active investigation

CCPD’s Commitment:

  • CCPD does not participate in immigration enforcement
  • ALPR use complies with the California Values Act (SB 54), City Resolution No. 2017-R025, and department policy

Impact Over the Past Year:

  • 134 stolen vehicle arrests
  • 26 arrests tied to violent felonies
  • Over 60 felony-related vehicles identified
  • Numerous arrests involving illegal weapons and narcotics

Note: Nearly 70% of crimes involve vehicles. ALPR technology helps CCPD respond in real time by automatically flagging vehicles linked to active investigations.

 

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