Response to the Survey From--Hercules Police Department
Source: California State Auditor, Report 2019-118 ("Automated License
Plate Readers: To Better Protect Individuals' Privacy, Law Enforcement
Must Increase Its Safeguards for the Data It Collects"), published
February 2020. Survey Responses section, Hercules Police Department.
Live URL: https://information.auditor.ca.gov/reports/2019-118/surveys/hercules_police_department.html

5. Does your department:
[X] Access ALPR information
(Not selected: "Operate ALPR cameras", "Both operate ALPR cameras and
access ALPR information", "None of the above")

9. Which systems do you currently use to store, share, or access ALPR
information? (Choose all that apply)
[X] Vigilant Solutions
(Not selected: ELSAG, Neology Inc. or PIPS Technology, Genetec AutoVu,
All Traffic Solutions (ATS), Other)

10. Does your department have an ALPR usage and privacy policy?
[X] Yes

11. Does your department post its privacy policy on its website?
[X] No

13. How long does your department retain ALPR information not related
to ongoing investigations or litigation?
[X] Less than 1 day
(Not selected: 6 months or less, between 6 months and 1 year, between
1 year and 2 years, between 2 years and 5 years, greater than 5 years)

14. How many department personnel have access to ALPR data as of today?
26

15. How many total personnel does your department have as of today?
40