Indianapolis, IN — November 10, 2025 — In light of FOX59/CBS4’s recent report detailing the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s $6 million contract with Flock Safety and the expansion of nearly 300 license plate reader cameras citywide, Eyes Off Indiana is calling for clear statewide safeguards on how vehicle data is collected, retained, and shared.

The report quotes IMPD officials describing the system as a useful investigative tool that stores license plate data for 30 days before deletion. While that limit is an improvement over indefinite storage, it remains a departmental policy — not a legal standard enforceable across the state.

“Indiana currently has no law governing how long police can store or share automatic license plate reader data,” said Walker Lasbury, Executive Director of Eyes Off Indiana. “That means each agency can make its own rules, or operate without any at all. Hoosiers deserve consistent statewide standards that protect privacy while allowing law enforcement to do its job.”

Eyes Off Indiana supports the responsible use of ALPR technology for legitimate public safety purposes, provided it is paired with clear limits and public accountability. The organization’s policy framework focuses on three pillars:

  • Strict Retention Limits: Non-relevant scans should be deleted after a short, defined period. Longer retention should be allowed only with a warrant or active investigation.
  • Ban on Commercial Sharing: Data collected for public safety must remain under public control. Sale, licensing, or informal sharing with private vendors or brokers should be prohibited.
  • Transparency and Oversight: Agencies should log all ALPR searches and maintain public portals showing how data is used, shared, and deleted to ensure accountability and constitutional compliance.

“Technology can serve the public good without eroding constitutional privacy rights,” Lasbury said. “Our goal is to make sure Indiana sets clear rules now—before widespread surveillance becomes normalized and unchecked.”

Eyes Off Indiana plans to continue engaging with law enforcement, legislators, and civil liberties groups ahead of the 2026 session to introduce legislation establishing uniform statewide ALPR standards.

Read the original FOX59/CBS4 article here: https://fox59.com/news/indianapolis-area-crime/impd-uses-flock-cameras-to-help-solve-crimes/

Learn more about Eyes Off Indiana’s policy goals at eyesoffindiana.org.

About Eyes Off Indiana

Eyes Off Indiana, Inc. is a nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to protecting privacy while preserving technological progress. The organization advocates for transparent, constitutional policies governing the collection and retention of automatic license plate reader (ALPR) data across Indiana.

Media Contact

Walker Lasbury, Executive Director
walker@eyesoffindiana.org