Automatic License Plate Readers

Automated license plate readers (ALPRs) have been part of law enforcement’s toolkit for well over two decades. ALPR systems use cameras and software to automatically capture, analyze, and store vehicle license plate information. ALPR systems compare license plate numbers against databases to generate alerts and create records of vehicle activity. ALPR systems have proven to be a valuable investigative tool for law enforcement. Advances in machine learning, computer vision, and artificial intelligence (AI) have made ALPR systems more affordable and more effective.