Proposal for automated license plate readers with gunshot detection

Published on September 25, 2023

At the Sept. 25 meeting, City Council will provide direction on the proposal for public safety's deployment of fixed automated license plate readers (ALPRs) with integrated gunshot detection citywide, utilizing Flock technology.

Staff seeks to understand and address any questions or concern from City Council and the public on the use of fixed license plate reader technology and its public safety purpose. Staff anticipates bringing forward a revised department policy for review and seeks direction to return to City Council with a budget amendment and amended municipal ordinance for approval.

With direction from City Council, the MPPD will be requesting the deployment of 36 fixed ALPR cameras, which include integrated technology for firearm discharge detection covering four square miles of Menlo Park and covering the majority of the urbanized land area. The cameras are fairly evenly distributed throughout our City jurisdiction, with particular attention to access points into and out of Menlo Park, and with consideration to the Flock networks in place or planned for our adjacent jurisdictions.

To learn more, join the meeting Tuesday, Sept. 26 at 5 p.m.

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City Council Chambers, 751 Laurel St., Menlo Park, CA, 94025

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