Transparency Portal
Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) Program
The Crawford County Sheriff's Office utilizes Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology through both mobile and fixed-camera platforms to enhance public safety, assist criminal investigations, and support proactive law enforcement efforts. Our ALPR program combines mobile vehicle-mounted technology through Axon and strategically placed fixed cameras through Flock Safety to provide deputies with valuable investigative leads while maintaining accountability and transparency.
ALPR technology captures images of vehicle license plates and associated vehicle characteristics, such as make, model, color, and distinguishing features. This information helps law enforcement identify stolen vehicles, locate missing or endangered persons, track wanted offenders, and investigate serious criminal activity occurring both within Crawford County and in neighboring jurisdictions.
The Sheriff's Office uses ALPR technology as an investigative tool-not as a means of continuous surveillance of law-abiding citizens. Searches of ALPR data must be supported by a legitimate law enforcement purpose and are subject to strict access controls, auditing, and oversight. Users are prohibited from accessing the system for personal reasons or without a valid investigative need. Any misuse of the system may result in disciplinary action, loss of access privileges, criminal prosecution, or other applicable penalties.
Our fixed-camera network through Flock Safety helps investigators develop leads when crimes occur in Crawford County and when offenders travel into or out of the county. Likewise, mobile ALPR technology deployed in patrol vehicles allows deputies to identify vehicles associated with active warrants, stolen vehicles, AMBER Alerts, Silver Alerts, and other public safety concerns while actively patrolling the community.
To promote transparency and public trust, the Crawford County Sheriff's Office participates in Flock Safety's public transparency portal, which provides information regarding system usage, policies, and accountability measures. Residents may view this information at Crawford County ALPR Transparency Portal.
The primary purpose of the ALPR program is to improve public safety, assist in solving crimes, recover stolen property, locate missing persons, and provide deputies with timely, objective information that supports lawful and effective law enforcement operations while respecting individual privacy rights.
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