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. - 4875 - 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. J! The Automated License Plate Recognition implementation project, administered by the Research and Development Division is complete. The responsibility for daily apPlicatiown . 'j.. 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,~~ r projects daily operation to the Patrol Bureau. During the transition phase, ELSAG North...J> America" will conduct applications administration training, involving the ELSA<,::l"",,'") '-- Operations Center. Training tools and project implementation documents will ~V supplied to Sgt. Rauzi. The Research and Development Division will work with Sg . "'-.9- ---!Z. J 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 :" ~ disk to Sgt. Rauzi. ~ Ie ! I: 1:4: ~? J) I recommend the ALPR implementation project be closed and daily administration of the '1 B"rn'~ <::~ ALPR ,,]"ipment be tram",rred to the P,trol 1I.?7~";(/ ~ ~ nfl-I;'" , t c/ Sgt. Michael Hicks 4125 0 T /It'-</lVtM~ j(a(J(l; t4T';") .,/ j(( 41j?tZ. /t..>Jc~r ' A-vP /)( ~fjJ r/(f:" Ji'Y/':"'IJ-l7M-r~.-v ,,I 1(, /'"V' bF f'1L4--, J-o.I'1"';.1 J~j) /0 Ii. I'fo-T"-t/ / /$v(uA/. \)c::~ ") ~-,-,~ ~ ~~"~ ~' --'- 4;. - 4876 - . dCl"''-f '-~'" ~ ~\ '<o,~_ -\<-~ ~~~..-...... c'\ ~ f\ Lx"y" ~. RECEIVED !III E !III 0 RAN 0 U!III RECEIVED JUN 11 2010 --- - -- JUN 1'7 2010 ~-~ #-c9. -3 June 8, 2010 Professional Development & Research Bureau CHIEfS OFFICE TO: Capl Mark Francisco, ADC, Research and Development Division . AUG 09 2010 07 i4'.i1 FROM: Sgt. Michael Hicks, Supervisor, Research Section ~ . CHIEFS OFF!Cr;;:- 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. .. , ~ ,/d<l;'~ //cIJ Sg!. Michael -I ks 88 - 4877 - , Endorsement Page Proposed Department Memorandum; "Automated Ucense Plate Recognition" Re: Unit/Section Supervisor Capt. Francisco, June 8, 2010 I recommend forwarding to the Chief's Office for inclusion on the July 8, 2010 Executive 1<1 ~_,~~ Committee meeting agenda. Sgf.~~ . Unit Commander Division Commander 'V0~~) 3:: ~ ~~~ ~ 8~..Q..~~ ~~, "\ "1 ~'-. -r' (4 '~:"~'\r_'.~ " {. C\ '\6 crlC: ' 2 K>@ ;:- . IU Bureau Commander (3.Hrd o {Z2Cur 7-e:- 0.....1 Cc?f/l.-VL e-.. ~ 72c.v(cvu exec. 72- 6(7/tO D. Chief of Police SJ~ 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: so - 4879 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes July 23, 2010 2 - 4880 - Executive Committee Meeting Minutes July 23,.2010 3 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 - 4881 - II KANSAS CITY, MO. POLICE DEPARTMENT DATE OF ISSUE EFFECTIVE DATE NO. " 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 - 4882 - RECEIVED Endorsement Page Departmell1t Memorandum "Automated License Plate Recognition" JUL 28 20m Re: :It-:1-, Professional Development & Reseal'eh Bureal! Unit/Section Supervisor Capt. Francisco, 07/27/2010 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. ~~iCkS4125 14 L " (]ur ,J4TV~ S/f Division Commander >;)C ~.l :I~\~'b~~~~ <> o row ~cd;l;l \k Cbao' 10'11 ( OJ CD 1>:=1 ') Bureau Commander C!.or (!pf !- 2 (c 0 11& I 5f) 2-CCOt.£ttLCJ,J b-C-- /;;:-.:.:.. - J2~c ;3~ Chief of Police Board Action Form 220 P.O. (Rev. 7-2007) - 4883 - Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department FIELD OPERATIONS DIRECTIVE Field Operations Support Services, (323) 526-5760 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 - 4884 - ·Originally Issued: 08-17-09 Revised: Page 1 of 4