Indio Police hosts community presentations on ALPR cameras
INDIO, CA (KESQ) – The Indio Police Department will host two community presentations this week to provide residents with information about Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras and their use in the community.
Indio Police held its first presentation on Tuesday, where police demonstrated a step by step walkthrough of what using the ALPR software looks like, giving residents a full transparent look at what goes on behind the scenes
Prior to the presentation, Chief Brian Tully noted before it started the importance of working with the community to find balance between residents and the police department.
“We’re in partnership with our community because this is technology that enhances our ability to do the job, but it also is important that the community understands what it is. We’re always interested in using technology for good and to balance the privacy issues with public safety,” Tully said.
Indio resident Richard Davis, who attended Tuesday’s presentation, said it was a great way for him to understand the full extent of what these cameras are doing in the city he calls home.
“All I knew was it was supposed to be something to help prevent crime in the city. Now I know exactly what it is. Like I said, it reads the license plate, usually the rear license plate of a vehicle going through past the camera,” Davis said.
Another presentation will be held on Thursday, September 24, from 4 to 5 p.m. at the Public Safety Services Building Multipurpose Room, 46835 Bristol Street, Indio.
Residents are encouraged to attend and learn more about the technology and its role in local public safety.
The community meetings come a week after the Indio’s Chief of Police Brian Tully gave a presentation on the use of ALPR cameras within the city during the city council meeting on September 16th.
Chief Tully gives a presentation on ALPR cameras and the use of the technology during the City of Indio’s council meeting, September 16th 2026
Chief Tully noted the first ALPR camera in the city of Indio was installed in September 2022, and at the moment the city has over 72 ALPR cameras. “We evaluated the tech and found that is was a beneficial tool to solving crime,” said Chief Tully. During the presentation, Chief Tully highlighted moments the camera tech has been utilized to solve crimes or assist during investigations, and noted that the data collected is retained for 30 days then deleted.
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