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Marion County joins Salem and Keizer in automated license plate reader IGA; county contribution $10,000
Summary
The board approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Salem and City of Keizer to participate in an automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera system. Marion County’s contribution is a not-to-exceed $10,000 to cover shared server responsibilities through March 31, 2027.
Marion County on April 2 approved an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Salem Police Department and the City of Keizer Police Department to participate in a shared automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera program.
Enforcement Division Commander Jason Bernards and Detective Sergeant Andrew Dershawn briefed the board on the investigatory value of ALPR data. Bernards said Salem will host the server where camera data are stored; Marion County’s participation is recorded as a not-to-exceed $10,000 contribution, which staff said covers a portion of shared server responsibilities in the event of server issues. Dershawn described several instances where LPR data shortened investigative timelines, including shooting investigations in which license‑plate matches helped identify suspects within a day.
Commissioners and staff discussed the technology’s role in reducing high‑risk pursuits by locating vehicles through camera pings. The board approved the IGA by motion and voice vote. The agreement term runs through March 31, 2027.
