Traffic Safety Initiatives: Automatic License Plate Recognition
A Force Multiplier for Police
Automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) cameras are solving more crimes than ever before. The increase is driven by technology going beyond reading license plates. Investigators can now search for the make, model, and color of vehicles, plus other behaviors like direction of travel and speed. These data-driven insights and investigation tools provide the information needed to solve crimes, close cases, and make communities safer.
Enhancing Police Efficiency
Officers dedicate substantial time to tracking vehicles that are reported stolen, involved in criminal activities, or linked to individuals with outstanding warrants or
unpaid fines. Advancements in ALPR technology provide a critical edge in solving these crimes and serve as a force multiplier for agencies.
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