Denver Police Department deploys Flock Safety automated license plate readers across the city. Colorado C.R.S. §38-12-503 (and related statutes) impose data retention and access rules. Public criticism of mass-surveillance scope continues.
Denver Police Department (DPD) contracted with Flock Safety in 2022 for hundreds of solar-powered ALPR cameras across arterials and neighborhoods. Cameras photograph every passing vehicle's plate, vehicle features, and a still image, then run hot-list checks against stolen-vehicle and Amber/Silver Alert databases. Colorado C.R.S. §24-72-113 (Privacy of Personal Information) and DPD policy limit ALPR data retention to 30 days unless flagged in an active investigation. C.R.S. §38-12-503 covers landlord rules separately, but ALPR governance flows from §24-72 and HB21-1250 transparency rules. Denver City Council passed transparency requirements in 2023 mandating annual public reporting on hits, false matches, and data sharing. ACLU Colorado has sued multiple agencies for over-retention.
DPD personnel violating retention or access policy face departmental discipline under DPD Operations Manual and possible C.R.S. §18-9-313 personal information misuse charges (class 2 misdemeanor). Civil suits under §24-72-113 can also recover damages.
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