The Kennesaw Police Department uses automated license plate reader technology as an investigative tool to help enhance public safety. This technology can assist officers and investigators in locating stolen vehicles, identifying vehicles associated with criminal investigations, and helping find missing or endangered people.
By providing timely and objective information, this technology can help officers develop investigative leads, locate vehicles of interest, and respond more efficiently when time is critical.
Each search conducted using the automated license plate reader system requires the user to select a criminal offense type and enter a reason for the search. The Kennesaw Police Department understands the concerns our community may have regarding the use of this technology and recognizes the importance of transparency and accountability.
The link below provides access to the Kennesaw Police Department Transparency Portal, where community members can learn more about how the technology is used, review applicable policies and system usage information, and download an Excel spreadsheet showing the documented reason for searches conducted through the system.