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About Automatic License Plate Readers <br />(ALPR) <br />The Problem: Violent Crime Is Not Going Away <br />Nationwide, cities are experiencing a disturbing rise in homicides and violence. The <br />FBI’s 2020 Crime Report shows a 30% increase in homicides from 2019 to 2020, the <br />largest single-year increase recorded. <br />Over two-thirds of the country's most populous cities saw even more homicides in 2021. <br />Proactive - ALPR devices provide real-time alerts when a vehicle that is stolen or <br />associated with a known suspect is detected. <br />Investigative - ALPR cameras help determine whether and which vehicle(s) were at <br />the scene of a crime. <br />One Solution: Technology that Detects Objective Evidence to Clear More Cases <br />Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) capture computer-readable images of license <br />plates and vehicles, allowing officers to compare plate numbers against those of stolen <br />cars or wanted individuals on a crime database like the NCIC. <br />ALPR devices assist law enforcement in solving crime in two ways: <br />Is ALPR effective ? <br />According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, when employed ethically <br />and objectively, ALPRs are an effective tool for law enforcement, cutting down on the <br />time required for investigations and acting as a force multiplier. In 2011, a study by the <br />Police Executive Research Forum concluded that ALPRs used by the Mesa, Ariz., Police <br />Department resulted in “nearly 3 times as many ‘hits’ for stolen vehicles, and twice as <br />many vehicle recoveries.” <br />Communities with ALPR systems report crime reductions of up to 70 percent. In some <br />areas, that included a 60 percent reduction in non-residential burglaries, 80 percent <br />reduction in residential burglary, and a 40 percent reduction in robberies. <br />Page 188 of 204