Law enforcement uses more technology to apprehend perpetrators and collect crime-related information. Patrol officers use the devices for crime scene investigations and locating vehicles. Continue reading to find out more about ALPRs and how they bring criminals to justice.
Collecting Vehicle Data in Traffic
An automatic license plate reader is useful in recording auto tag information. If a driver commits a traffic violation, the ALPR sends their data to the DMV. A citation arrives in the mail to the address registered to the vehicle tag. Officers spend more time protecting and serving instead of monitoring traffic violations. County municipalities collect revenue from these violations and stimulate their economy.
Reading License Plates in Parking Lots
Officers search for vehicles involved in crimes while patrolling. The ALPRs scan parking lots and cars passing the patrol car. All data filters to the centralized data center. The device detects incoming data, pinpoints the correct vehicle, and alerts officers. It’s too time-consuming for officers to read each license plate, but ALPRs collect the data faster and simplify search efforts.
Displaying Details for a Suspicious Vehicle
Law enforcement agencies install ALPRs in each patrol vehicle. Officers encounter suspicious vehicles and must identify the owner while investigating. The license plate reader captures tag images and searches for results. Any warrants for the owner appear on the officer’s computer after results are available. Officers get immediate data access to take action, and they improve public safety.
Identifying potential suspects shows officers if the person is a serious risk. In dangerous situations, officers need backup and more support. Fast and well-informed decisions keep everyone safe in these situations.
Identifying a Driver During a High-Speed Chase
High-speed chases happen a lot in large cities. ALPRs identify drivers if the suspect is unknown. Knowing the vehicle owner’s identity helps officers respond in an appropriate manner. Dangerous suspects endanger other drivers, so officers proceed with caution. Officers find a criminal history using license plate data and review extra risks. The devices generate data on the onboard computer and prepare officers. Eluding an arrest is a prevalent reason for these chase and traffic risks. Officers follow procedures to stop the vehicle and apprehend the driver.
Acquiring Owner Details When Victims Are Discovered
At crime scenes, officers must identify the victim. Officers use tag information to find the victim’s identity faster. Vehicle registrations offer the owner’s name and contact information. Submerged vehicles are a puzzle for investigators, and ALPRs offer answers. ALPRs send data to the law enforcement agency’s data center and shed light on what happened. These efforts help officers find missing persons that met with foul play and collecting the vehicle tag number might lead them to the perpetrator.
ALPRs offer faster access to vehicle owner data and aid officers in snap decisions. Many agencies install ALPRs and cameras to collect traffic data. Public spaces like parking lots are also a strong data source. Talk to a vendor to find out more about the devices and how they can improve your law enforcement agency.
