Axon Fleet 3 Integrated In -Ca r Vid e o
and A utom ated L i cense Pl ate
Re a d e rs (ALP R)
City Council Meeting
May 16, 2023
APD’s Proposal for In -Car Cam eras wi th
A L PR T echnol ogy
Alameda Police Department ( APD) seeks to purchase and implement 23 in- car cameras with ALPR technology from Axon not -to-exceed $331,183.35 for five years to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
Why Alameda S hould Inves t
● C reates a multi-perspective digital record of
most police interactions
● Promotes accountability, risk mitigation, and
transparency
● ALPR feature supports APD's initiative on an
intelligence -led approach to crime prevention
● E nhances an officer’s senses and ability to
monitor those in C ity’s care
● Aligns with best practices
● Long lead time to order and install in -car
cameras
Hist ory that Brought Us Here
T oni ght
● APD received City Council approval for limited
use of Vigilant S olutions mobile ALPR in 2014
and Axon body -worn cameras in 2015
● C ity C ouncil approved using Axon as the vendor
for C E D devices in 2017 and a combined body -
worn camera/C E D contract with Axon in 2022
Recent Events & Direction
● In 2022, APD proposed to install fixed and
mobile ALPR systems in the City
● City Council authorized the installation of a
fixed ALPR system throughout the C ity, with a
potential for mobile ALPR installation later
based on further data
● In March/April 2023, fixed ALPR system installed
and commenced operations
● In April 2023, C ouncil provided direction to
bring back a staff report to explore funding and
implementation of a mobile in -car video and
ALPR system
ALPR & Crim e Reduction
● ALPR technology enhances officers' abilities to
detect criminal activity and gather digital
evidence
● Informed police action with more data driven
police contacts
Success dat a in first 30 days of fixed ALPR s
- 2,213 alerts
- 26 vehi cl e queri es
- 16 i nvesti gated l eads generated
- 3 stol en vehi cl es recovered
- 2 arrest s made, i ncl udi ng an armed offender
Benefits of In -Car Dash
Cam era System
● Provides objective recordings for criminal cases
and increases accountability
● S upports data-driven and intelligence -led
approach to crime
● Offers a recording of an officer's perspective
prior to a vehicle enforcement stop
● S upports accountability and training initiatives,
and is committed to transparency to the
community
Feat u res of Axon ’s In-Car
Dash Cam era System
● ALPR captures rear license plates and detects
hot list vehicles
● Rear-facing camera views the patrol car back
seat for accountability
● Fleet 3 system offers additional features such
as high-definition dual -view camera, infrared
interior camera, wireless alerts, auto time
synchronization, and multi -camera playback.
Use of Technology to Mitigate
Risk
● Axon and F lock partnership since 2020 for a
fully integrated, ethically -designed network of
fixed and mobile cameras with ALPR features
● Speed alert feature in development to provide
speed alerts when police vehicles exceed
permitted speeds
● P otential for better risk management and
proactive mitigation of risk
New Technology Intergates
Fu lly w it h O t h e r Syst e m s
● These cameras will serve various functions,
including full integration with body -worn
cameras and the City's fixed ALPR system
● Real-time blending of different camera views
into one screen view - beneficial during
administrative reviews, training critiques, and
criminal prosecutions
● S eamless and secure sharing of digital
evidence with the Alameda C ounty District
Attorney's Office
How In -Car Cam eras
Promote T ransparency and
Ac c o u n t a b ilit y
● Body-worn cameras and in -car cameras provide
objective records of interactions between law
enforcement and the community
● Increase effeciency to comply with laws
regarding public access to relevant recordings
Privacy Concerns Addres s ed
a n d P o lic y Alig n m e n t
● S afeguards, such as data retention limits,
regular audits, and community engagement,
can mitigate risks and ensure accountability
● E nsuring vendors exemplify the highest
transparency, accountability, and integrity and
conform to C ity's Privacy R esolution 15625
● Adopt mobile ALPR policy to mirror Fixed ALPR
Policy 463
Axon’s Security Track Record
& Rev erence f or Pri v acy
● Axon has exceeded APD's expectations in
security and reliability with the digitally
recorded evidence
● C ity staff recommends authorizing a contract
and purchase of Axon’s ALPR s based on
excellent product and customer service
Propos al & Funding
● APD seeks C ouncil approval of a purchase
agreement with Axon to install 23 in -car
cameras in the patrol vehicle fleet
● Total purchase price for the five -year contract is
$331,183.35
● F unding for the proposed purchase agreement
will be incorporated into the Fiscal Y ear 2023 -25
Biennial Budget, subject to C ity C ouncil
appropriations approval in J une 2023
● Use existing policy on fixed ALPRs for in-car
cameras
Next Step s
● Order – J une 2023
● Install - J une 2024 (approximation)
● Train - August 2024 (approximation)
● Full implementation - September 2024
Questions?