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Resident urges clearer oversight and transparency for license-plate readers
Summary
Resident Domenico Pagoni asked the council to clarify who accesses Tustin's ALPR (license-plate reader) data, how access is audited, and how data sharing and retention are handled, citing recent local and out-of-county policy actions and lawsuits as reasons to act.
A Tustin resident urged elected officials on Jan. 20 to provide clearer public information and oversight for automatic license-plate reader (ALPR) systems used in the city.
Domenico Pagoni, a Tustin resident of more than 18 years, told the council he supports public-safety uses of technology but wants transparency about how ALPR systems operate, who has access to the data, what auditing and retention practices exist, and how elected officials and residents will be kept informed. He cited Santa Cruz’s recent decision to terminate an ALPR contract and pending federal‑court litigation in other cities as reasons to evaluate Tustin’s practices and learn from other municipalities’ experiences.
Pagoni said his intent was not to oppose public-safety tools but to seek clarity and accountability. He asked the council to define and communicate the city’s governance approach for ALPR systems so residents can understand the safeguards in place.
