Twin Falls Police Department Automated License Plate Reader
City of Twin Falls (Twin Falls Police Department), ID — Twin Falls Police Department Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program and policy
City of Twin Falls (Twin Falls Police Department), ID · Twin Falls Police Department Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program and policy
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- December 1, 2023
- Applies to
- Local government / regulated operators.
Since December 2023 the Twin Falls Police Department has operated 40 ALPR cameras under a published policy that captures only rear plates, purges data after 30 days unless tied to an investigation, restricts and logs access, and limits use to misdemeanor and felony cases.
Who is protected: Local residents subject to the measure.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | City of Twin Falls (Twin Falls Police Department), ID |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Twin Falls Police Department Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) program and policy |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy |
| News report | Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) | Twin Falls, ID - Official Website |
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