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Wilson County officials point to license‑plate readers, drones and co‑responder teams as tools to curb theft, fraud and repeat incarceration
Summary
Local police chiefs and the sheriff told a Wilson County public‑safety panel that license‑plate readers, drones, AI tools and mental‑health co‑responder programs are core parts of their strategy to reduce vehicle theft and fraud, address juvenile crime and lower recidivism.
Local law‑enforcement leaders at a Wilson County public‑safety panel described an expanding mix of technology and community programs they say are reducing property crime and helping people in crisis.
At the panel, Mount Juliet officials highlighted license‑plate readers (LPRs) and drones as central tools. "We have 52 of these cameras all through Mount Juliet," Deputy Chief Tyler Chandler said, citing a drop in theft from vehicles and car thefts after LPR installation. Chandler said the system produces daily "LPR hits" that help officers place resources and coordinate with the sheriff’s office for arrests.
Sheriff Robert Bryan said the county secured a state grant to deploy LPRs at roads entering Wilson County. "As of last 2 years ago, we was able to do a state grant to put a, LPRs on every road leading into the county," he said,…
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