# Indianapolis Police Tighten ALPR Controls

After internal audits identified alleged misuse of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data, the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) charged five officers and tightened access and auditing controls for its Flock camera system. IMPD is converting its revised ALPR procedure into a General Order, making access governance and auditability central considerations for agencies buying or operating law-enforcement technology.

- Agencies procuring ALPR and related systems can use this case to assess whether products support controlled access, auditable searches, and documented procedures for data use.
- Technology suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate how their systems support those controls; the signal does not describe a new solicitation or a mandate for vendors.
- The move to formalize the procedure as a General Order highlights the value of aligning system configuration, agency policy, and audit practices during implementation.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity, Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** September 30, 2026

### Government Entities
- Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD)
- Marion County Prosecutor’s Office (MCPO)
- City of Indianapolis

### Vendors
- Flock ()

### Key Quotes
> I remain confident in IMPD’s continued work to strengthen policies and auditing practices to ensure all policing tools are used properly and strictly for the benefit of public safety.
> — Joe Hogsett, Mayor of Indianapolis

> Automated license plate reader technology is a powerful law enforcement tool, and with that power comes the responsibility to use it lawfully and appropriately.
> — Ryan Mears, Marion County Prosecutor

### Sources
- [Five IMPD officers investigated for misuse of Flock cameras - Indianapolis Recorder](https://indianapolisrecorder.com/impd-officers-alpr-fraud-charges) - Indianapolis Recorder