The ALPR Conundrum: Policing by Tech, With Checks and Balances Police departments across America are increasingly relying on automatic license plate reader (ALPR) technology to combat property crimes.
However, a disturbing trend has emerged: several agencies that have touted the benefits of ALPRs have been accused of misusing these tools.
In Georgia, four police departments – Savannah, Albany, Sandy Springs, and Baytown – face allegations of improper use.