Arlington County VA ACPD Automated License Plate Reader
Arlington County VA ACPD Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Policy
Arlington County, VA · ACPD General Order 605 (ALPR policy) (2024-04-01)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- April 1, 2024
- Applies to
- Arlington County law enforcement and surveillance system operators
- Enforced by
- Arlington County government
Arlington County Police Department adopted formal ALPR governance policy with 30-day data retention limit, restricted access, audit trails, and required reasonable-suspicion or investigative purpose for queries; aligns with Virginia Code §15.2-1723.1.
Who is protected: Arlington County, VA residents
Legal detail
Arlington County Police Department adopted formal ALPR governance policy with 30-day data retention limit, restricted access, audit trails, and required reasonable-suspicion or investigative purpose for queries; aligns with Virginia Code §15.2-1723.1. Citation: ACPD General Order 605 (ALPR policy).
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Arlington County, VA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Strength | Moderate |
| Enacted | April 1, 2024 |
| Citation | ACPD General Order 605 (ALPR policy) (2024-04-01) |
| Topics | facial recognition · police and surveillance AI · data retention · consumer data privacy |
| Agency page | Arlington County VA ACPD Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Policy — official source |
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