Riverside County CA Sheriff ALPR Policy & Retention
Riverside County, CA · RCSD ALPR Policy (2025) (2025-07-22)
Riverside County Sheriff's Department adopted ALPR policy aligning with California Civil Code §1798.90.5 et seq.: 90-day retention cap, documented investigative purpose for queries, audit logging, and quarterly reporting to the Board of Supervisors.
Technical detail
Riverside County Sheriff's Department adopted ALPR policy aligning with California Civil Code §1798.90.5 et seq.: 90-day retention cap, documented investigative purpose for queries, audit logging, and quarterly reporting to the Board of Supervisors. Citation: RCSD ALPR Policy (2025).
Who is protected: Riverside County, CA residents
Who must comply: Riverside County law enforcement and surveillance system operators
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Riverside County, CA |
|---|---|
| Level | County |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Moderate protection |
| Effective date | 2025-07-22 |
| Enacted | 2025-07-22 |
| Citation | RCSD ALPR Policy (2025) (2025-07-22) |
| Enforced by | Riverside County government |
| Topics | facial recognition · police and surveillance AI · data retention · consumer data privacy |
| Last verified | 2026-06-25 |
| Official source | Riverside County CA Sheriff ALPR Policy & Retention — official source ↗ |
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