Axon ALPR

The South St. Paul Police Department uses Axon Automatic License Plate Reader technology. It captures images of license plates as our officers patrol the city. The system helps us identify stolen vehicles, locate wanted individuals and find missing people listed on official hotlists.

How the System Works

Our ALPR cameras are mounted on patrol vehicles. They capture license plate images as we move through normal traffic. The in-vehicle system checks each plate against official hotlists. When the system identifies a match, it sends an alert to the officer in real time.

Our in-office system lets authorized staff search plate reads related to reported crimes. This supports follow-up investigations and helps us close cases more efficiently.

Data and Retention

The system captures plate numbers and basic vehicle details. It does not identify drivers or passengers. Per our policy, data is retained for 60 days. 

Safeguards and Privacy

ALPR data stays secure within Axon’s cloud environment. We act as the data controller and Axon serves as the data processor.

We limit access through role-based permissions. Only trained personnel with approved roles can search data, manage hotlists or perform administrative work.

We do not sell or share ALPR data with third parties. The system collects plate and vehicle information only. It does not track individuals or identify who is inside a vehicle.