Michigan freeways are now equipped with automated license plate readers (ALPRs) as several law enforcement agencies in the state have adopted or are considering implementing this technology.
ALPRs scan license plates and cross-reference them with key databases, enabling the identification of associated records.
The Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) file, which integrates data from the LEIN and National Crime Information Center (NCIC), is now accessible to all authorized LEIN user agencies.
The license plate readers will help authorities in cases involving stolen vehicles, stolen license plates, wanted persons, missing persons, gang affiliations, suspected terrorists, supervised releases, national sex offenders, and immigration violators.
With these advancements, Michigan law enforcement aims to enhance public safety and improve their investigative capabilities.
Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell
