Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Deployment Grants

Program owner: Traffic safety, homeland security, and crime analysis programs

Key details

  • Funding amount: Varies by project; see official guidance
  • Match required: Local match may be required
  • Deadline: Not specified in the current grant cycle.

Summary: Funding to deploy fixed and mobile ALPR systems with appropriate policies and safeguards.

Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) Deployment grants provide funding for fixed and vehicle-mounted plate readers, associated software, and storage. Agencies use these systems to locate stolen vehicles, wanted subjects, and vehicles linked to serious crimes.

Successful projects include written policies, audit controls, and clear data retention rules that balance public safety and privacy.


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