What Are Automatic License Plate Readers and How Do They Work?

ALPRs capture license plate data for enforcement and security

Automatic License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are technological systems designed to read and record vehicle license plates. Using high-speed cameras and specialized software, these devices capture images of license plates and convert them into digital data. This data is then compared against various databases to identify vehicles of interest, such as those reported stolen or associated … Read more

Homeland Security: Value of Suspicious Activity Reports Dependent on Technology

Suspicious Activity Reports (SARs) could be one of the most promising data sources for effective threat analysis in the coming years, and under the NSI program (National SAR Initiative), law enforcement agencies can submit local reports for analysis by participating agencies as well as compare their local reports to the broader database to find matches … Read more