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Police describe new license-plate reader use after cameras help stop out-of-jurisdiction shooting suspect
Summary
Police announced the activation of automatic license-plate-reader capability on June 1 and said the technology is being used to support investigations of serious crimes, with data retained for 30 days and limited administrative access.
Village police told trustees they activated automatic license-plate-reader capability on June 1 and described the limited, crime-focused uses of the technology after it helped a regional response in which officers apprehended a shooting suspect.
The matter affects residentsprivacy and public safety because ALPR systems collect vehicle-plate reads that, if used broadly, can raise civil-liberty concerns. Police described the rules they will follow for queries and retention.
A police official identified in the meeting…
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