“While ALPRs were created with some good intentions in preventing crime, they have often been forced upon communities without their knowledge and have invaded their privacy. In addition, these systems are typically operated without the checks that are provided by our court system,” the lawmakers stated collectively in a memo to colleagues this week.
The legislators asserted that not only do ALPRs violate privacy rights by tracking people without their consent or a warrant, but the system is ripe for misuse by those who can access these cameras. They noted that there have been several documented cases of police officers using ALPRs to stalk people, including former romantic partners.