Relates to automatic license plate readers

Showing the cosponsors who are on Agora, A to Z. The official record may list more.

• Democratic2

Shown in neutral colors by design; Agora is non-partisan.

◆ The sponsor's argument

Why Kristen Gonzalez says this is needed

Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology has become an increas- ingly useful tool for law enforcement agencies for the purpose of aiding and assisting in catching criminals. New Yorkers have always valued privacy and the use of ALPR technology can infringe upon an innocent citizen's inherent right to privacy. According to the American Civil Liberties Union, this technology and data derived from it can essential- ly map out the entire life of a private citizen who has not committed or even been suspected of any crimes. New York currently does not have uniform standards in place governing the use of ALPRs. This legislation would require the State's Municipal Police Training Council to develop such standards and to recommend rules and regulations to the Governor with respect to the establishment and implementation of a training program for all current and new officers regarding the established standards. In addition, all state and local enforcement agencies would be required to post the standards developed on its website. This will increase transparency for the public, so indi- viduals know how this data will be used.

This is the sponsor's own case for the bill, quoted from their memorandum. It is not Agora's description of what the bill does.