Virginia Legislators Ding Local Law Enforcement Over Surveillance Abuses

Virginia legislators raised concerns over a State Crime Commission report revealing widespread noncompliance with the state's ALPR law. Twenty-one percent of agencies kept data longer than the 21-day limit, 30 agencies shared data with federal or out-of-state agencies in violation of state law, and 26 agencies had no ALPR policy at all. Senate Majority Leader Surovell warned legislators 'might have to reconsider the entire program.'