# Nevada Legislators Debate ALPR Camera Regulations

Nevada is preparing for a 2027 legislative session focused on regulating automated license plate reader (ALPR) camera technology. Law enforcement agencies, including the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, advocate for continued use citing crime-solving benefits, while privacy groups such as the ACLU of Nevada push for stricter controls or a full ban due to civil liberties concerns. Proposed legislation includes mandates for policy adoption, user training, and audits for ALPR users, though some stakeholders argue these measures do not sufficiently address privacy risks.

- Procurement professionals should anticipate potential changes in ALPR technology requirements and compliance standards driven by forthcoming state legislation.
- Vendors like Flock Safety and Motorola may face new contractual conditions or certification demands related to user training and audit capabilities.
- Agencies using ALPR systems should prepare for possible policy updates and enhanced oversight mechanisms impacting procurement and operational use.
- This debate signals a growing emphasis on balancing law enforcement technology adoption with privacy protections, influencing future procurement strategies in Nevada and potentially other states.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 22, 2026

### Government Entities
- Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department
- Nevada State Legislature
- Nevada Interim Judiciary Committee

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (ALPR vendor)
- Motorola (ALPR vendor)

### Key Quotes
> We've used this ALPR technology for a long time. It's truly saving lives. So if you can use it appropriately, you can truly combat crime.
> — Dori Koren, Assistant Sheriff

> It's raised a lot of alarms for us surrounding civil liberties violations and invasions of privacy.
> — Athar Haseebullah, Executive Director, ACLU of Nevada

### Sources
- [Debate over license plate reader cameras heats up ahead of legislative session](https://www.ktnv.com/news/nevada-debate-over-license-plate-reader-cameras-heats-up-ahead-of-2027-legislative-session) - ktnv.com