MBTC General Meeting, election, ALPR vote, Toys for Tots/Beach Cleanup
MBTC November General Meeting - The MBTC November General Meeting will be held at 6:00 pm on Wednesday November 11th in the Community Room at Belmont Park (above the arcade).
The election of 2027 Board members will be held at the beginning of the meeting. You must have been a member no later than October 11th in order to vote. You must attend in person to vote. You can vote for all officer positions but only for the area position in the area in which you live.
The agenda for the meeting may be found using the below link -
You may attend via zoom using the below link but may not vote via zoom.
Automated License Plate Readers -
At the November board meeting the MBTC board voted 10 to 2 to support the city’s continued use of Automated License Plate Readers. General membership will vote to whether or not support the MBTC's board decision. If membership supports the board's vote a letter will be sent to the city supporting the continued use of ALPR technology.
Below is information on how ALPR technology is used and isn’t used.
SDPD uses Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology to help investigate crimes, recover stolen vehicles, respond to critical incidents and locate missing people.
The Department’s ALPR cameras are affixed to streetlights and capture rear license plates from passing vehicles. The technology isn’t outfitted with audio capabilities or facial recognition. The Department has strict rules for how ALPR data is accessed, stored, shared and audited.
SDPD’s data cannot be searched by outside agencies. Department policy and California law restrict unauthorized sharing, including with federal and out-of-state agencies.
ALPR cameras capture:
An image of a vehicle at a location at a specific date and time
Plate (partial/full)
Plate Type (in-state, out-of-state, temporary tag)
Make, model and color of vehicle
Vehicle Characteristics (such as a bumper sticker, a missing hubcap, a dent, or a unique identifier)
ALPR Cameras DO NOT capture:
Images of faces (there are no facial recognition capabilities)
Cannot determine race, age, or gender of the driver or passengers
ALPR at a Glance
500 ALPR CamerasDeployed throughout San Diego, with a focus on major thoroughfares. View ALPR Camera Locations
30-Day RetentionALPR data is deleted after 30 days unless it’s being used for an investigation. Most data captured is never looked at.
Restricted AccessOnly trained, authorized personnel may access ALPR data for law enforcement purposes.
Regular AuditsEvery ALPR search is logged, requires a case or event number, and is subject to weekly audits.
ALPR in Action
934
Investigation Assists
$8.9M
in Stolen Property Recovered
20%
drop in auto theft
686
Stolen Vehicles Recovered
700
Arrests
28
Firearms recovered
Dec. 2023 - Nov. 2026
How ALPR Can and Cannot Be Used
Allowed Uses
Per policy, ALPR technology is allowed only for legitimate law enforcement purposes, including:
Investigating crimes and locating stolen or wanted vehicles.
Supporting responses to critical public threats, like active shooters or terrorism.
Safeguarding the community by locating at-risk missing persons via AMBER, Silver, and Feather Alerts.
Prohibited Uses
Personal use or searches without a legitimate law enforcement purpose.
Discriminatory targeting based on race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, or lifestyle (in accordance with Department Policy 9.31).
Invading personal privacy.
Investigating parking violations or conducting routine traffic enforcement.
Violating any constitutional rights or state laws, including laws limiting immigration enforcement and safeguarding reproductive privacy (e.g., SB 34, California Values Act, AB 1242).
Real Cases. Real Results.
March 29, 2025
ALPR helped SDPD identify the vehicles involved in a fatal Clairemont hit-and-run crash that killed a 36-year-old bicyclist. Both suspects were arrested and booked into jail on felony hit-and-run.
March 3, 2026
A man was arrested for kidnapping and sexual assault on a 12-year-old girl in the Bay Terraces neighborhood. ALPR assisted in providing key information to arrest the suspect.
Sept. 10, 2025
Missing At-Risk Elderly Man Located Safely
SDPD was contacted to find an elderly missing person at risk. Detectives used ALPR to locate their vehicle and found that the missing person was driving in circles. When located, the person was confused, tired and required medical attention. The missing person was provided medical aid and safely reunited to their family.
Privacy, Security and Accountability
SDPD has established safeguards to protect ALPR data, prevent unauthorized access and ensure compliance with Department policy.
Trained Personnel Only:
Only authorized personnel who complete annual ALPR training may access the system.
Documented Searches:
Every search requires a case or event number and a documented reason.
Regular Audits:
Every ALPR search is logged and is subject to weekly audits. Audit logs of SDPD’s use are published monthly on the SDPD ALPR Website for public review.
Data Sharing Restrictions:
SDPD’s data is closed and cannot be searched by outside agencies. Department policy and California law restrict unauthorized sharing, including with federal and out-of-state agencies.
Accountability:
Any suspected misuse is reported to a supervisor and investigated. Officers under investigation for ALPR misuse have their system access revoked during the investigation and appeals process. Access is only restored if cleared of wrongdoing.
Toys for Tots/Beach Clean Up - The MBTC along with Don't Trash Mission Beach, The Mission Beach Women's Club and The Plunge will hold the 7th Annual Community Toy Drive to benefit Toys for Tots.
ONE DAY. TWO GREAT CAUSES. DOUBLE THE IMPACT!
This holiday season, let's spread a little joy while showing our beautiful coastline some love!
Join us at Belmont Park this December 5th from 8 AM to 12 PM for a special Toys for Tots Toy Drive & Beach Cleanup!
Together, we can help bring smiles to children in need while keeping our beaches clean and beautiful for everyone to enjoy.
BRING A TOY: Donate a new, unwrapped toy to help make a child's holiday brighter.
LEND A HAND: Help us clean up the beach and protect the coastline we all love.
WHERE: Belmont Park — on the grass just south of the restrooms.
WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED! We'll provide trash pickers, bags, gloves, and hand sanitizer. Just bring your holiday spirit and a willingness to make a difference!
Small acts of kindness can make a BIG difference. Bring your family, invite your friends, and join us for a day of giving back!
Let's make the holidays brighter for kids and our beaches cleaner for everyone!
After December 5th you may still contribute by donating toys the following ways.
Monday December 14th – 5:00 pm Toy Collection, Mission Beach Women’s Club December meeting at the Clubhouse 840 Santa Clara Pl. Ambassadors will take your toy at the door.
November 23rd through December 24th – Toy Collection, at THE PLUNGE in Belmont Park. The Plunge will give you a “day pass” with a toy donation.
Donations must be new unwrapped toys.
If you don't have the time to shop, use the below link to buy toys and they will be delivered to the toy drive.
