08/11/2026
Despite how many "safeguards" are put in place, ALPR cameras are a gross violation of civil liberties and constitutional rights.
RAD has obtained ALPR data from Roseville PD via Public Record Acts Requests. The data is alarming. In just a one-month period, the 37 agencies that RPD shares data with made over 130,000 search inquiries. That's about 97% of all searches - similar to the recent audit in Elk Grove.
RPD has also paid over $500,000 for Flock cameras and services, which includes 42 cameras.
See all the data on our website at: https://rosevilledemocrats.org/government-accountability/
We are still reviewing all the data received and are working with other local groups to coordinate potential actions. What do you think? Should Roseville have any ALPR cameras?
🌟 A Message to Our Roseville Community 🌟
How Roseville Police Department Uses Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Technology
As your police department, we understand that the use of Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology can raise questions. We live and work in this community alongside you, and we believe it is important to explain how we use this technology, the safeguards we have in place, and our commitment to protecting your privacy, constitutional rights, and trust.
ALPR technology is one of many investigative tools that helps us recover stolen vehicles, identify investigative leads, locate wanted suspects, and support criminal investigations. While the technology’s capabilities matter, how we choose to use it matters even more
Every ALPR alert is treated as an investigative lead. It is not evidence of a crime or probable cause for enforcement action. Before any enforcement action is taken, officers are required to independently verify the information and ensure there is a legal reason for any detention, stop, or arrest. Human judgment, not technology, drives every enforcement decision.
Key Fact:
Roseville Police Department has had zero instances where someone has been subjected to a law enforcement contact solely because of an inaccurate ALPR alert.
This is the direct result of the policies, training, and safeguards we have established to ensure ALPR technology is used responsibly and appropriately.
Please click the below link to learn more information about how the Roseville Police Department uses ALPR technology and the safeguards that guide its use:
https://roseville.ca.gov/ALPR
We share this information because your trust matters to us.
Our commitment is simple:
The Roseville Police Department remains committed to:
• Ethical and responsible technology use
• Transparency and accountability
• Protecting the privacy and constitutional rights of our residents
• Ensuring the safety of everyone in our community