Police chief outlines safeguards for Flock license‑plate reader network
La Porte Police presented an update on its Flock automatic license‑plate reader (ALPR) network, describing data ownership by the city, restricted access (sworn officers and dispatch), a 30‑day retention policy, monthly audits and a planned transparency portal. The chief cited several cases where ALPR data aided investigations.
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The La Porte Police Chief briefed council on the department's Flock automated license‑plate reader (ALPR) system and said the city controls and owns the data. The chief described operational limits—fixed, still‑image cameras (not continuous video), 30‑day data retention, mandatory case numbers for queries, monthly internal audits and use of Flock's audit‑assistance tools—and said only sworn officers and dispatchers currently have access to the system.
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