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MOTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R-27.
PROPOSED RESOLUTION NO. 2026-R-27 IS A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, URGING MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA LEGISLATURE AND UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO ENACT LEGISLATION REGULATING THE COLLECTION, RETENTION, USE, AND SHARING OF DATA COLLECTED BY THIRD PARTY VENDORS PROVIDING LAW ENFORCEMENT TOOLS, INCLUDING AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS; DIRECTING THE CITY CLERK TO TRANSMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THIS RESOLUTION TO THE NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE FLORIDA LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE BROWARD LEAGUE OF CITIES, THE MEMBERS OF THE BROWARD COUNTY LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION, BROWARD COUNTY MUNICIPALITIES, THE BOARD OF BROWARD COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, GOVERNOR DESANTIS, THE UNITED STATES CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION FOR FLORIDA, AND ANY OTHER PARTY THE CITY COMMISSION COLLECTIVELY DETERMINES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. Automated license plate readers (“ALPRs”) capture license plate and vehicle images that allow law enforcement to review and compare plate numbers against plates of stolen vehicles, vehicles connected to criminal activities, or vehicles connected to missing persons.
2. ALPRs are mounted on police cars, road signs, traffic lights, trailers, or fixed poles and capture thousands of plate images.
3. The data collected can enhance law enforcement’s ability to investigate and resolve crimes, but also raises concerns that the information collected may be inaccurate, placed into databases and shared without sufficient restrictions on use, retained longer than necessary, and passively track the whereabouts of law-abiding residents.
4. There has been national concern over the proliferation of ALPRs and the use and collection of gathered data.
5. Pursuant to § 316.0777, Florida Statutes, local law enforcement agencies must obtain permits from the Florida Department of Transportation (“FDOT”) to place ALPRs on state roads.
6. On August 31, 2026, FDOT issued Memorandum 26-01, revoking general use permits for ALPRs on state roads, citing reports of misuse, data privacy concerns, and surveillance schemes.
7. On September 1, 2026, the City’s Police Chief suspended the City’s ALPR program citing the need for uniform law enforcement standards and clear laws that maintain the trust and confidence of our residents.
8. The Commission has continuing concerns regarding the potential unauthorized sale or misuse of ALPR data.
9. The Commission supports tailored use of ALPRs for legitimate public safety purposes and recognizes uniform regulations will safeguard data collected by ALPRs to ensure a balance between public safety and safeguarding civil liberties.
10. The City’s use of ALPR technology from January 1, 2024 to September 1, 2026 aided investigations in 281 cases, leading to 302 individual arrests and 517 total charges filed.
11. The Commission urges that any proposed legislation addresses the privacy of individuals not wanted by law enforcement, who are passively captured by ALPR.
12. The Commission urges that any proposed legislation prohibit vendors from using ALPR data for any other purposes aside from assisting law enforcement.
13. Other states including Connecticut, Virginia, and New Hampshire have already regulated the sharing, use, and collection of ALPR data.
14. The City Commission of the City of Pembroke Pines urges the Florida Legislature and members of the United States Congress to enact reasonable safeguards, require audits, and regulate the collection, retention, use, and sharing of data collected by ALPRs.
15. The City Commission finds that such action by the Florida Legislature and members of the United States Congress is in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City of Pembroke Pines and the State of Florida.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: None.
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: Not Applicable.
c) Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: Not Applicable.
d) 5 year projection of the operational cost of the project: Not Applicable.
e) Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable.
FEASIBILITY REVIEW:
A feasibility review is required for the award, renewal and/or expiration of all function sourcing contracts. This analysis is to determine the financial effectiveness of function sourcing services.
a) Was a Feasibility Review/Cost Analysis of Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor Conducted for this service? Not Applicable.
b) If Yes, what is the total cost or total savings of utilizing Out-Sourcing vs. In-House Labor for this service? Not Applicable.