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Updated LPRDataAccess and SharingPolicy

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John R. Batiste, Chief Anne E. Lopez, Attomey General
Washington State Patrol Department of theAttorney General,Hawaii WESTERNSTATESINFORMATIONNETWORK
Rob Bonta, Altorney General Dan Rayfield, Attorney General 1825BELLSTREET,SUITE205
OfficeftheAttomeyGeneralCalifornia OregonDepartment of Justice
SACRAMENTO,CA95825 James E. Cockrell, Comumissioner Kent A. Shaw, Executive Director NETWO SIn
State ofAlaska,Department ofPublicSafety (800) 952-5258 WesternStatesInformationNetwork
Rustin Banks, Chief of Police JohnSkidmore,DeputyAttorey General (916) 263-1166
RocklinPoliceDepartment,Califomia StateofAlaska,Department ofLaw
Casey Thomas,Major KenWade,Chief ofPolice
Oregon StatePolice Ellensburg Policc Department, Washington
RadeVanic,Interi Chief of Police
Honolulu Police Department, Hawai
May 12, 2026
Director Mike Sena
NorthernCaliforniaRegionalIntelligenceCenter
Subject:Updated LPRDataAccess and SharingPolicy
During April and May 2026, two WSIN Watch Center analysts conducted nine Flock License
Plate Reader (LPR) inquiries that returned responsive results from San Francisco devices. These
searches were performed on behalf of federal and out-of-state agencies in support of
investigations involving serious crimes, including homicide, human trafficking, and child sexual
abuse. The Flock LPR search results were subsequently provided to the requesting officers
through an encrypted file-sharing system.At the time the searches were conducted, the two
WSIN analysts were unaware that sharing California LPR data with federal and out-of-state
agencies is prohibited.
The Western States Information Network (WSIN) is committed to ensuring that all access to
and use of LPR data obtained through theNorthern California Regional Intelligence Center
(NCRIC) complies with applicable California law, including the provisions of SB 34. WSIN
recognizes the importance of adhering to the same standards governing the access, use, and
dissemination of LPRinformation through NCRIC's account access.
Accordingly, WSIN has implemented updated internal policies and procedures prohibiting the
sharing or dissemination of LPRdatawithfederal agencies or out-of-state law enforcement
agenciesexceptwhereexpressly authorized by applicablelawandNCRICpolicy.WSIN
personnel have been advised of these requirements, and compliance measures havebeen
implemented to ensure adherence going forward.
WSIN values its partnership with NCRIC and remains committed to maintaining appropriate
safeguards, accountability, and compliance concerning LPR data access and use.
Please contact us if additional information or documentation is needed regarding these policy
updates.
Sincerely.
KENT A.SHAW,ExecutiveDirector
WesternStatesInformationNetwork