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International Association of Auto Theft Investigators
Auto Theft Prevention Authorities Committee

in 2016 and regulates ALPR systems security, reporting, use of personal information and the
collection of the ALPR data. Jason Daughrity said the most important aspect is dealing with the
ALPR data, such as time limitations for storing and then purging, and controlling the data –
whether it be through an local agency or stored in a vendor based system. Jason Daughrity said
he believes the biggest problem with ALPR is how long the data is kept or stored by agencies. If
agencies don’t have a policy or retain the data for a long period of time without justification, then
the data may be subject to scrutiny. Another issue brought up in the discussion was how the
ALPR data may be used with other law enforcement information – such as noting personal
information or persons of interest, which may elevate the concern of the data to personal
identified information. Jason Daughrity commented that violations of Senate Bill 34 could involve
civil penalties. Regarding ALPR vendors using intelligence analysis for ALPR data, Jason Daughrity
commented that agencies should be preparing for greater control of ALPR data. Bryan Wilson
commented that he has warned other ATPA’s about using vendors who store the data in a cloud
as long as they have a ‘business purpose.” Bryan Wilson said that Texas uses Elsag, where it’s
controlled under the HIDTA federal database. Jason Daughrity recommended to play it safe
regarding ALPR data should be tightly controlled, purged, knowing who gets into it, knowing who
can use it, and know who can disseminate it, all with having an official function to the use of the
data. Bryan Wilson clarified that some agencies in Texas use the Vigilant Commercial Database,
notifying the local agencies of a stolen vehicle, without the agencies having to purchase an ALPR.
Reg Phillips asked Jason Daughrity if he would be willing to review the ALPR Best Practices to
provide feedback or recommendation. Sev Vasquez asked Jason Daughrity to share the California
Highway Patrol policy. Kevin Smith asked if a policy should be in place given the points brought
up in the discussion. Robert Force suggested to Kevin Smith that the ATPA should follow the
ATPA Best Practice and have an affirmation that the funded agency has policies in place and
consistent with the IACP ALPR policy.

Transition to NIBRS Final Report
Reg Phillips offered apologies to Frank Ceballos for delaying this topic from the previous meeting.
Robert Force introduced the topic as an item for discussion and adoption. Robert Force also
thanked Frank Ceballos for his hard work in composing the document and working with the FBI
CJIS Office. Frank Ceballos introduced the document as a help to ATPAs in understanding the
transition from SRS to NIBRS reporting by the FBI. Frank Ceballos also noted that the document
contains information on the Crime Data Explorer – which is very helpful for ATPA’s in tracking the
NIBRS transition from their own area and further gives a better picture of auto theft crime.
• Robert Force made a motion to approve adoption of the document.
• Reg Phillips seconded the motion.
• Discussion: Kevin Smith thanked Frank Ceballos for his work.
• Motion approved.

Public Outreach/Media Support Update
Reg Phillips advised that the last meeting had a public outreach discussion regarding Cision.
Robert Force gave the group a follow-up, where he, Tessie (Texas), Amanda O’Halloran and

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