Capt. Mark Francisco, ADC, Research and Development Division FROM: Sgt. Michael Hicks ...

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TO: Capt. Mark Francisco, ADC, Research and Development Division
FROM: Sgt. Michael Hicks, Supervisor, Research Section
SUBJECT: Automated License Plate Recognition Implementation Project Closeout
The Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) implementation project began in
December of 2009. The project began after a site visit to the Memphis Tennessee
Police Department, Real Time Crime Center where the value of the ALPR systems was·.
demonstrated. The initial December 2009, memorandum requested the purchase of two
ALPR systems from ELSAG North America. In January 2010, another four systems
were requested. The Special Operations Division purchased a seventh ALPR system
using a grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The purchase of the first
three systems was completed on 02/16/2010. The final four systems were purchased on
03/17/2010. The vendor shipped all ALPR equipment to KCPD during the month of April
2010. On 04/06/2010, the Research and Development Division held a meeting between
all department stakeholders and a representative from ELSAG North America. The
meeting allowed department elements such as Fleet Operations, Communication
Support, and the Information Services Division to coordinate with the vendor prior to any
installation of the product. During the meeting the installation date on 06/01 and 06/02,
2010 was set. While waiting for the installation of the car systems, work was completed
on server requirements, department policy, and deployment strategies.
On 06/01/2010, representatives of ELSAG North America and a local contractor, Bush
and Associates, met at the Communications Support Division to install seven ALPR
systems. On 06/02/2010, ELSAG North America held a 2-hour training session at the
Regional Police Academy. The vendor provided training to 23 patrol sergeants that
included in-class instruction and hands on work with the ALPR equipment.
Five systems were installed and functioning during the first week of June. The
installation of the two remaining systems was delayed due to the lack of Mobiie Data
Computers (MDC). Deployment of the ALPR cars was delayed due to compatibility
issues between the MDC, docking station, and ALPR equipment. There was a water
leak involving water in the trunk of the police vehicle due to the ALPR equipment
installation. The vendor sent a technician to Kansas City to fix the water leak during the
second week of June. Several strategies were employed to move past the compatibility
issues and get the cars deployed. The ALPR cars were rolled out to the Patrol Bureau
on a staggered schedule due to these issues. Initially three of the seven systems were
deployed in June, North Patrol Division, South Patrol Division and Special Operations
Division. In mid July, Network Administration worked with the vendor to solve issues
involving the ALPR server and the ELSAG Operation Center (EOC). The remaining four
ALPR car syste·ms were deployed the week of July 11. The Perpetrator Information
Center, C-Star 1 Homeland Security, and GIS Analysts were trained in how to use the
EOG for investigative purposes.
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On 07/15/2010, the Executive Cpmmittee approved the" proposed Department
Memorandum entitled, "Automated License Plate Recognition". On 08/11/2010, the
Chief of Police signed the Department Memorandum 10-11 into policy.
As of the date of this memorandum, all seven ALPR systems are fully functioning and
deployed. There are over 1.1 million plate reads in the database with over 22000 hits.
The ALPR patrol cars are averaging over 4000 plate reads per car, everyday day. Each
patrol division has developed a specific plan for deployment of the ALPR car with the
goal of having the cars working in the field 24 hours a day. The feedback from officers in
the field using the equipment is overwhelmingly positive. A few patrol officers and
sergeants were initially skeptical of this new technology; they are now supporters. There
are numerous successes stories involving stolen cars, vehicle pursuits, warrants, and"
drug arrests, all started by an ALPR hit.
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The Automated License Plate Recognition implementation project, administered by the
Research and Development Division is complete. The responsibility for daily apPlicatiown .
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administration of the ALPR systems is ready for transfer to the Patrol Bureau. The
Patrol Bureau has designated Sergeant Pat Rauzi, Special Project Supervisor as the r-J. J
ALPR Applications Administrator. Sgt. Rauzi has already been working to transition th s N,~~
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supplied to Sgt. Rauzi. The Research and Development Division will work with Sg . "'-.9-
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Rauzi to ensure a smooth transition of the project to the Patrol Bureau and remain as a
resource. I have attached several annexes with resource and project documents. I have \} ~ ff>
also complied all documentation and resources into electronic form and will "provide the :" ~
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TO: Capl Mark Francisco, ADC, Research and Development Division
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FROM: Sgt. Michael Hicks, Supervisor, Research Section ~
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SUBJECT: Department Memorandum entitled "Automated license Plate Recognition" "
The proposed department memorandum entitled "Automated License Plate
Recognition" is complete (Annex A). This directive was written using best practice
guidelines from outside jurisdictions. Professional law enforcement resources were
searched including IACP.net and IALEP. Model pOlices were obtaIned from the Los
Angeles County Sheriffs Department, Nye County Nevada Sheriff's Department, and
the Prince William County Virginia Police Department (Annex 8).
On April 15, 2010, I traveled to St. Louis, Missouri to attend the St. Louis area ALPR
User Group meeting (Annex C). Officer Shane Placeway of the Richmond Heights
POlice Department conducted the meeting with representatives from local pOlice
departments that had ALPR equipment deployed. Policy concerns and data retention
periods were discussed.
On May 3, 2010, I participated in a free ALPR policy and deployment webinar
sponsored by the Advanced Law Enforcement Technology Branch and the National
Institute of Justice - Office of Science and Technology_ Deputy Chief Hassan Aden of
the Alexandria Virginia Police Department conducted the webinar. Information learned
during the webinar was incorporated into the proposed department memorandum. A
copy of the Alexandria Virginia Police Department ALPR policy was included as a
resource during the webinar (Annex B).
On June 3, 2010, concurrence requests were sent to the Information Services Division,
Communications Support Unit, Fleet Operations Unit, Perpetrator Information Center,
and the Patrol Bureau. Members of the Research and Development Division reviewed
the proposed department memorandum for accuracy. .
I recommend the proposed department memorandum be forwarded to the Chiefs Office
for inclusion on the next Executive Committee meeting agenda.
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Board Action
Form 220 P.O. (Rev. 7·2007) - 4878 -
MEMORANDUM
July 23, 2010
To: Deputy Chief Nick Nichols, Executive Officer, Chief's Office
From: Officer Jay McCune, Administrative Aide, Chief's Office
Subject: Executive Committee Meeting Minutes - July 15, 2010
On July 15, 2010 at1400 hours, the Executive Committee Meeting convened in
the Chief's Office. Those in att~ndance included: Deputy Chief Nick Nichols, Colonel
Kevin Masters, Colonel Darrell Forte', Colonel 0{ Ritter, Colonel Cheryl Rose, General
Counsel Lisa Morrisj Director' Rick Brisbin, Major Patty Higginsj Captain Mark Francisco,
S~rgeant Julie Grot~, Sergeant Jennifer Chronister and Sergeant Kate Ellis.
The following is a summary of the items discussed:
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Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
July 23, 2010
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Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
July 23,.2010
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13.Proposed Department Memorandum entitled, "Automated License Plate
Recognition." - Dir. Brisbin
Capt. Francisco presented the item. After a brief discussion, the item was
approved.
LATE ADD-ON ITEMS:
At the conclusion of the formal agenda the meeting was adjourned.
Sgt. Mike Schofield #3938
Operations Sergeant
Chief's Office
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KANSAS CITY, MO. POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE OF ISSUE EFFECTIVE DATE NO.
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DEPARTMENT MEMORANDUM
SUBJECT AMENDS
Automated License Plate Recognition
REFERENCE RESCINDS
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) patrol vehicles are equipped with a
specialized camera system that actively scans license plates. The system compares
license plate scans to a hoWs!. The hotlist consists of copied records from multiple
criminal justice databases that are uploaded to the ALPR systems daily. The system .
alerts the officer when a hit occurs. The mobile data computer displays images of the
license plate, vehicle, and associated criminal justice information. The license plate
scan data including images, GPS location, and license plate information is electronically
stored for future investigative use.
The following responsibilities and procedures define the use of ALPR systems.
A. The Patrol Bureau is responsible for assignment of personnel and deployment of
police vehicles equipped with ALPR systems.
B. The operation of ALPR systems is restricted to law enforcement members who
are trained and are assigned to ALPR patrol vehicles.
C. Officers assigned to ALPR patrol vehicles will operate the system during their
entire tour of duty and ensure the hollist upload is current.
D. Officers will verify all ALPR system alerts via dispatch or MOC before initiating a
vehicle stop.
E. If an ALPR vehicle becomes involved in a pursuit situation, every attempt will be
made to use a non-ALPR police vehicle as primary and secondary. The ALPR
vehicle will then terminate involvement in the pursuit and assume a support role.
F. The Perpetrator Information Center is responsible for providing ALPR stored data
analysis to investigative elements. All ALPR data will be stored for 6 months and
then purged to digital archive.
G. Investigative elements needing an ALPR for use in a criminal investigation will
make requests through the effected patrol division's watch commander.
H. The Communications Support Unit will be notified when ALPR equipment is
damaged or malfunctions. Damage will be documented according to current
department directives. ELSAG North America will maintain all ALPR equipment
under warranty.
James O. Corwin
Chief of Police
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On 07/15/2010, the Executive Committee reviewed the proposed Department Memorandum
entitled "Automated License Plate Recognition". The policy was approved with minor revisions.
The final document. is attached; I recommend forwarding to the ~J.0Y'0lice for signature.
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Form 220 P.O. (Rev. 7-2007) - 4883 -
Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
FIELD OPERATIONS DIRECTIVE
Field Operations Support Services, [phone]
FIELD OPERATIONS DIRECTIVE: 09-04 DATE: August 17, 2009
ISSUED FOR: OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
FIELD OPERATIONS REGIONS
DETECTIVE DIVISION
TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION
AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION (ALPR) SYSTEM
Purpose
The purpose of this directive is to establish procedural guidelines and responsibilities of
personnel and units utilizing the Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system.
As with any technical system, adherence to standards and procedures is a key element
to the success of the system. .
Background
ALPR is a computer-based system that utilizes special cameras to capture a color
image, as well as an infrared image, of the license plate of a passing vehicle. The
infrared image is converted into a text file utilizing Optical Character Recognition (OCR)
technology. The text file is automatically compared against an "informational data file"
containing information on stolen or wanted vehicles as well as vehicles associated with
AMBER alerts, warrant subjects or other criteria. If amatch is found, the user is notified
of the vehicle "hit" by an audible alert and an associated notation on the user's
computer screen.
ALPR cameras can be mobile (mounted on vehicles) or on fixed positions such as
freeway overpasses or traffic signals. ALPR systems mounted on vehicles have all the
necessary equipment to scan plates, notify the user of a vehicle hit, and store the plate
scan data for uploading into the ALPR server at a later time. ALPR fixed positions
transmit plate scan data to the ALPR server as they are scanned and notify a central
dispatch, such as a station desk, of any vehicle hit.
ALPR cameras can photograph thousands of plates in a shift. All plate scan data
collected from the ALPR cameras is transmitted to an ALPR server. The ALPR server
resides within the Sheriffs Data Network (SDN). In addition to software applications
that are used to run the ALPR server, the ALPR server also houses the "informational
data file" containing wanted, stolen, or vehicles of interest, as well as all the plate scans
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·Originally Issued: 08-17-09
Revised:
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