Community members are asking the Town of Camp Verde to discontinue the use of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras and to ensure that decisions about public safety technology include transparency, accountability, community input, and respect for personal privacy.
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Camp Verde Town Council
473 S. Main Street, Suite 106
We’ve asked the Mayor to put ALPR technology on a future Town Council agenda. Now we need to show up and ask for it in person.
During Call to the Public, we’re asking Camp Verde residents to let the Council know that we want:
• ALPR technology placed on the agenda
• The technology suspended while our community has a meaningful conversation about it
• An opportunity for residents, Town staff, and Council to learn and ask questions together
• Our Town Council to make an informed decision and vote after that conversation
You don't have to be an expert. You don't need a long speech. You just need to show up and share why this matters to you.
We truly believe our Council is willing to listen. Now we need to show them that Camp Verde residents are willing to show up.
❤️ Your voice matters. Be there Wednesday.
ALPR stands for Automated License Plate Recognition.
You may also hear it called LPR — License Plate Recognition.
ALPR cameras use specialized cameras and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) software to capture license plates and convert the images into searchable digital information.
Camera sees the vehicle → Software reads the plate → The system creates a searchable record.
Depending on the system and its configuration, a record can include:
License plate number
Vehicle image
Make and model
Vehicle color
Date and time
Location
Direction of travel
Authorized users can then search vehicle sightings and, depending on the system, compare information against law-enforcement databases and alerts.
A traditional security camera records video.
An ALPR system can turn a vehicle sighting into structured, searchable data.
That raises important questions:
Who can search the information?
How long is it kept?
Who can access or share it?
What capabilities are enabled?
How is the system actually being used?
Camp Verde currently has 7 LPR cameras across two technology platforms.
Located at Finney Flat Road & Cliffs Parkway
Leonardo ELSAG
Installed in 2024
Mounted on Camp Verde Marshal's Office patrol vehicles
4 Motorola Solutions
1 Leonardo ELSAG
Camp Verde also has a drone that is separate from the LPR system.
Ownership, funding, technology, and data practices still need to be confirmed.
Specializes in license plate recognition and vehicle-identification technology for law enforcement and public safety.
Leonardo ELSAG is part of Leonardo S.p.A., an Italian aerospace, defense, and security company.
A major public-safety technology company providing communications, software, video security, and law-enforcement systems.
Motorola Solutions is a publicly traded company.
Camp Verde uses technology from both companies.
We are working to get a clearer picture of how these systems are actually being used in Camp Verde.
A planned public-records request will seek information about:
Installation costs, funding, timelines, and contracts with Motorola Solutions and Leonardo ELSAG.
Which features are actually enabled? Are additional analytics or tracking capabilities being used?
Who can access the information? How is it shared? How is the system being used?
Who owns it? What system does it use? How was it funded? What information does it collect?
How many investigations or cases have been assisted by LPR?
And importantly:
How many comparable cases were solved without LPR?
We want to understand the full picture, including documented benefits and unanswered questions.
Ask for transparency, public discussion, and community input regarding ALPR use in Camp Verde.
Use a blue card during Call to the Public to share your concerns and ask for a public discussion.
Help bring the conversation to the broader Camp Verde community.
Mayor Marie Moore
marie.moore@campverde.az.gov
Vice Mayor Wendy Escoffier
wendy.escoffier@campverde.az.gov
Council Member Brian Bolton
brian.bolton@campverde.az.gov
Council Member Robert Foreman
robert.foreman@campverde.az.gov
Council Member Robin Godwin
robin.godwin@campverde.az.gov
Council Member Jessie Murdock
jessie.murdock@campverde.az.gov
Council Member Patricia Seybold
patricia.seybold@campverde.az.gov
Town Clerk
clerk@campverde.az.gov
Town Manager Charlie Cassens
charlie.cassens@campverde.az.gov
Town Marshal Daniel Jacobs
daniel.jacobs@campverde.az.gov
Verde Independent
Nicholas Valdez
nvaldez@verdenews.com
Red Rock News
James Giddens
jgiddens@larsonnewspapers.com
Cottonwood Paper
Joseph Kling
jkling@larsonnewspapers.com
Subject: Request for Public Discussion on ALPR Use in Camp Verde
Dear [Mayor/Council Member/Marshal],
I am a resident/community member who would like to learn more about Camp Verde's use of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) technology.
I am asking the Town to provide transparency regarding the systems currently in use, including their costs, contracts, capabilities, data access and sharing, and documented effectiveness.
I would also like to see a public discussion about the continued use of ALPR technology in Camp Verde and an opportunity for community members to ask questions and provide input.
Thank you for taking the time to hear from Camp Verde residents and for supporting an open discussion about this technology.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Town/Community]
A quick reference covering what ALPR/LPR technology is, what we currently know about the systems in Camp Verde, how the technology can be used, and the questions our community is still working to answer.
CAMP VERDE ALPR INFORMATION SHEET
Review the presentation from our community meeting, including information about Camp Verde’s current LPR systems, what the cameras can capture, data access and retention, and the questions we still need answered.
Explore additional research, documentation, public records, technology information, and other resources related to automated license plate recognition.
COMPREHENSIVE ALPR CONTRACT CANCELLATIONS, BANS, AND LEGAL ANALYSIS
Information sheets and handouts from each Camp Verde ALPR community meeting. These materials provide meeting-specific information, key points discussed, and resources for community members who want to learn more and stay informed.
9/26 COMMUNITY MEETING INFORMATION SHEET
Saturday, November 7 • 9:00 AM
📍 Camp Verde Community Library
130 N. Black Bridge Loop, Camp Verde, AZ
The conversation continues — and we want you there.
Join your Camp Verde neighbors for a community discussion about the ALPR technology currently being used in our community. We’ll share what we’ve learned, answer questions, hear from residents, and discuss what we can do next.
Whether you’re new to the issue or have been following along from the beginning, you’re welcome.
👉 RSVP for the November 7 Community Discussion
Bring your questions, your ideas, and your voice. Together, let’s figure out what comes next.
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