Operating or Plan to Operate an ALPR System ?
SB 34 ( signed into law in 2015 ), amongst other things , requires ALPR operators and end-users to :
• maintain reasonable security procedures and practices to protect ALPR information , and
• implement a usage and privacy policy , and
• maintain a specified record of that access , and
• require ALPR information only be used for authorized purposes , and
• provide an opportunity for public comment at a regularly scheduled public meeting of the governing body ( for those operating or intending to operate an ALPR system ).
A February 2020 report by the CA State Auditor pointed to law enforcement shortfalls relative to
SB 34 . Here are two examples :
1 . Serious problems identified with cloud storage solutions .
2 . Issues with tracking usage and confirming the system ’ s use is within the law .
This report might serve as a valuable guide to check your agency ’ s compliance ( report may be obtained at : https :// www . auditor . ca . gov / reports / 2019-118 / index . html ).
It has been over four years since the workplace killing of 14 county employees in San Bernardino . This event prompted a wave of workplace violence training in California . On May 31 , 2019 , the Virginia Beach workplace killing of 12 city employees renewed the fear of those working in government buildings . In addition to these horrific events , there are many unreported small-scale local events as in San Luis Obispo where an agitated man jumped a waist-high half door , confronted city employees , and was ultimately tackled by the City Manager .
Without question , police facilities and government buildings should be considered high-risk areas for violence and leaders should ensure their staff are trained and protected . Analytic camera systems , effective access control , panic alarms , and training can all be combined to help keep our workplaces as safe as possible .
Police departments have many unique characteristics which should be given serious consideration when developing a security technology plan . Beside protecting ongoing police services for the public , this also includes protecting criminal justice records , ensuring weapons in an armory are safe , sensitive operations security , and routine evidence security / chain of custody .
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Alex Gammelgard is the current Chair of the CPCA Technology Committee and has served as the Chief of the Grass Valley Police Department for over four years . He has implemented numerous technology projects and offers to provide California police agencies assistance with their projects as needed . REFERENCES
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