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The Problem with AZ SB1111
The current version of S.B. 1111 authorizes statewide use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) by law enforcement but provides only minimal safeguards: basic training, password access, and case tracking.
It contains no limits on indefinite data retention, no restrictions on mass surveillance or “fishing expeditions,” no rules for private vendors (e.g., Flock Safety), and no oversight for HOAs or schools.
It blocks citizens from accessing their own data or making corrections when ai gets it wrong. Arizona risks becoming one of the weakest ALPR states—creating a permanent dragnet surveillance system with no real accountability.
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Dear Arizona Legislators🌵
🚨Imagine in your next election, your opponent has a hot list of every place you've been for the last year -- A pattern of your life.
If SB 1111 passes in its current form, it just takes a small slip from a novice hacker, and your privacy is gone. You can protect yourself and your constituents with the Citizen Amendment package.
If Legislators Won't Kill the Bill, This Citizen Amendment Package is the Solution.
P.S. Warrants aren't enough.
These amendments turn S.B. 1111 into one of the strongest ALPR bills in the country while preserving legitimate law-enforcement tools. Core bargain: Law enforcement gets a practical 30-day window for real-time alerts and documented felony investigations. In exchange, every query requires a felony case number + supervisor sign-off, data is automatically destroyed after 30 days, and citizens gain transparency and enforcement rights. No long-term dossiers on every citizen:
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30-day hard limit on data retention with automatic destruction (no indefinite storage)
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Every historical query needs a documented felony case number + supervisor approval + full audit trail (no browsing or fishing)
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Bans use for civil asset forfeiture, immigration enforcement, non-criminal tickets, or tracking based on race, religion, politics, or First Amendment activities (including protests)
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Binds vendors (e.g., Flock) and private systems (HOAs/schools) to the same strict rules—no parallel databases or warrantless access
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Requires warrants for geofence/reverse-location queries, federal/out-of-state sharing, and private data access
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Adds transparency (public portals, AG audits), citizen rights (access/delete your data), strong felony penalties for misuse, and a 3-year sunset for review
Five Tiers of Protection:
TIER 1 — THE STRUCTURAL ESSENTIALS
Without these, passing the bill is worse than passing nothing at all. These stop SB 1111 from legalizing unlimited mass tracking.
TIER 2 — CLOSES THE BACKDOORS
Plugs the biggest loopholes so the Tier 1 rules can’t be easily bypassed or rendered meaningless.
TIER 3 — ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT
Adds real teeth: audit trails, mandatory reporting, AG enforcement, and automatic shutdowns for non-compliance.
TIER 4 — CITIZEN RIGHTS & TRANSPARENCY
Gives everyday Arizonans power: your right to see/delete your data, public portals, and citizen lawsuits with real damages.
TIER 5 — SAFEGUARDS & SUNSET
Extra layers of protection: short retention, no occupant photos, community votes, and a 3-year sunset to force future review as tech evolves.
