Acronym
ALPR
Also known as: Automated License Plate Reader
Automated License Plate Reader — fixed and mobile cameras that capture vehicle plates for investigations.
Menlo Park PD's ALPR rollout reached 99.97% compliance in FY 2025-26. Use is governed by an ALPR policy; civil liberties oversight is a Council priority.
In Menlo Park
ALPR auditing and ethical-use standards are FY 2026-27 PD initiatives.