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International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
Auto Theft Prevention Authorities Committee

☐ Washington University, Luis Machado ☐ Wisconsin, Ray Banks

Apologies:
☒ Maryland, Christopher McDonald ☒ Minnesota, Michael Marben
☒ Arizona, James McGuffin

Call to Order
Chairperson Reg Phillips called the meeting to order at 11:05 AM (EST).

Introductions
Keeli Hill, Virgina State Police, introduced herself as the newly appointed to the position for the
Virgina State Police auto theft authority (HEAT-Insurance Fraud) on June 25, 2020, replacing
Thomas Molnar. She is excited to be a part of the program and was a public information officer
with the State Police. She is looking forward to meeting everyone.

Approval of April 15, 2020 Minutes and May 21, 2020 Minutes
• Kevin Smith made a motion to approve the minutes
• Bryan Wilson seconded the motion.
• No discussion
• Motion passed with majority.

California ALPR Audit and General Discussion
Reg Phillips offered apologies to Jason Daughrity for delaying this topic from the previous
meeting. Robert Force briefed that the group had requested Jason Daughrity to the meeting for
a discussion on the California ALPR Audit, which was published in February 2020. There may be
an interest to the ATPA’s on how this audit aligns with existing local ATPA programs and highlight
issues that may be current trends affecting ALPR. Some of these issues may involve police
accountability and legislation. Jason Daughrity then briefed the group that his information was
based on the public document. Jason Daughrity agreed with Robert that the implications do have
a statewide impact and future implications may involve other agencies in light of the security
issues and police accountability. Jason Daughrity advised that the State Auditor had sent a survey
out to 391 California agencies and then focused on Los Angles Police Department, Sacramento
Sheriffs Office, Fresno Police Department and Moreno County Sheriffs Office. Jason Daughrity
advised that Senate Bill 34, which was passed several years ago, set the standards for how
agencies are to use ALPRs. The California Highway Patrol stores ALPR data for 60 days and the
data is tightly controlled, which is primarily kept them out of trouble. The State Auditor report
found that the four agencies were no keeping ALPR data consistent with Senate Bill 34. The main
findings were based on the data storage, control and use. During the discussion, it was pointed
out that the Audit Report has a lot of gray area pertaining to information that may be considered
investigative information. Jason Daughrity pointed out that agencies should have a policy on the
use of ALPR and ALPR data. Jason Daughrity commented that the heightened awareness and
concerns regarding rights of privacy make the ALPR an area of concern, especially with agency
policies, controls, data storage and usage. During the discussion, Senate Bill 34 went into place

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