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Report on Oakland Police License Plate Reader Data Sharing

Original title: Subject: Oakland Police Department’s Data Sharing Policy For Automated License Plate Readers From: Councilmember Wang Recommendation: Receive An Informational Report On The Oakland Police Department’s Data Sharing Policy For Automated License Plate Readers Including All Policies Related To Sharing Information With Immigration And Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Record date · July 24, 2025

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What This Bill Does

Councilmember Wang has requested an regarding how the Oakland Police Department shares data from Automated License Plate Readers (s). The report specifically covers policies related to sharing this information with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

Why it matters

This report clarifies the extent to which local police surveillance data is accessible to federal immigration authorities, impacting privacy and data-sharing protocols for all vehicle owners in Oakland.

Who It Affects

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Directly affected

Oakland residents

Residents are subject to ALPR data collection and their information may be shared with external agencies based on the policies described in the report.

Directly affected

Oakland Police Department

The department is required to compile and present its internal data-sharing protocols for public review.

Key Facts

Councilmember Wang requested an informational report on Oakland Police Department (OPD) data sharing policies.
The report focuses on the use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs).
The report must explicitly detail policies regarding the sharing of ALPR data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The item is filed under file number 25-0911.

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The report is scheduled for a concurrent meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council.
The report was introduced on July 15, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an ALPR?

An Automated License Plate Reader is a camera system used by law enforcement to automatically capture and record license plate numbers of vehicles.

Does this report change current police policy?

No, this is an requested to clarify existing policies, not a legislative change to those policies.

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Increased Scrutiny on Surveillance

The formal request for an informational report suggests a move toward greater transparency regarding how local surveillance data is shared with federal agencies.

Oakland Police Department Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Connected Entities

Councilmember Wang, Oakland Police Department, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

PersonCouncilmember Wang“The official who requested the informational report.”Map →

OrganizationOakland Police Department“The department whose data sharing policies are under review.”Map →

OrganizationImmigration and Customs Enforcement“The federal agency whose access to local ALPR data is being investigated.”Map →

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