Facts. Transparency. A safer Burbank.
Burbank ALPR,
explained in plain English.
A clear, nonpartisan guide to what Burbank's Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system is, how it works, what safeguards exist, and what the public record shows — drawn only from official records and Flock's own documentation.
Official Sources
Based on city documents and records
Plain-English Summaries
No jargon. Just facts.
Public Records
Transparent and accountable
Clear Safeguards
Privacy protections in place
Burbank ALPR at a glance
Key facts about the system, based on official city information.
Fixed Flock "Falcon" cameras across Burbank.
Plate reads are automatically deleted after 30 days, per Policy 462.
BPD states sharing is limited to California law-enforcement agencies.
BPD states it has opted out of interstate / national lookup.
Governed by BPD Policy 462, with an annual audit.
Start with the basics
Quick answers to the most important questions about Burbank's ALPR system.
Go deeper when you are ready.
Use the focused pages for the process, safeguards, common questions, source documents, and Council meeting review.