As Roseville city officials defend the Police Department’s use of automated license plate readers, a local advocacy group is organizing a public forum to give residents a chance to ask questions and voice concerns about the technology. The city has declined to hold a separate town hall on the program, saying City Council meetings already provide opportunities for public comment. But DeFlock Roseville, a group seeking greater scrutiny of the cameras, said residents deserve more information about how the system works, how effective it is and how the department ensures it is used appropriately. The disagreement comes as other California communities reconsider their use of automated license plate readers, commonly known as ALPRs, amid questions about surveillance, data sharing and oversight.
DeFlock Roseville plans to host a public forum from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at the Maidu Center, 1550 Maidu Drive.
William Forseth, a spokesman for DeFlock Roseville, said the event is intended to gather residents’ concerns and give them a voice because the Roseville City Council has not held a town hall on the issue…