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Recommendation #2: Add Definitions (Source: Alameda Police Department Policy 463) NEW SECTION: “DEFINITIONS” which are generally included in policies for clarification but absent in ours. •“(a) Fixed or Mobile Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR): A fixed device that uses cameras and computer technology to compare digital images to lists of available information of law enforcement interest. •(b) ALPR Operator: Trained Department members who may utilize ALPR system/ equipment. ALPR operators may be assigned to any position within the Department, and the ALPR Administrator may order the deployment of the ALPR systems for use in various efforts. •(c) ALPR Administrator: The Bureau of Services Captain or the Chief's designee serves as the ALPR Administrator for the Department. •(d) Hotlist: A list of license plates associated with vehicles of interest to law enforcement compiled from one or more databases including, but not limited to, NCIC, CLETS, CA DMV, Local BOLOs. •(e) Vehicles of Interest: Including, but not limited to, vehicles that are reported as stolen; display stolen license plates or tags; vehicles linked to missing and/ or wanted persons and vehicles flagged by the Department of Motor Vehicle Administration or law enforcement agencies. •(f) Detection: Data obtained by a fixed or mobile ALPR of an image (such as a license plate) within public view that was read by the device, including potential images (such as the plate and description of vehicle on which it was displayed), and information regarding the location of the ALPR system at the time of the ALPR's read. •(g) Hit: Alert from the ALPR system that a scanned license plate number may be in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) or other law enforcement database for a specific reason including, but not limited to, being related to a stolen car, wanted person, missing person, domestic violation protective order or terrorist-related activity. •(h) Public Agency: A public agency (also referred to as "law enforcement agency" in this policy) means the state, any city, county, or city and county, or any agency or political subdivision of the state or a city, county, or city and county, including, but not limited to, a law enforcement agency.”