The University of Central Florida implemented a policy of using license plate readers(LPRs) to track students' vehicles in order to "support the UCF Police Department's efforts to prevents and solve crimes," said an email from UCFPD Chief Carl Metzger. 

How can LPR technology secure perimeters and lessen cybersecurity threats? 

Over time artificial intelligence has begun taking over, making surveillance easier and less time consuming for users to pinpoint the data they need. 

PlateLink, a new feature in Genetec’s AutoVu automatic license plate recognition program, enables vehicles to share license plate data while out on patrol.

Officials would have a say in the policies that govern surveillance tools and would get annual reports on them – including what data was shared, with whom, where surveillance happened, whether complaints resulted, and information about costs and data breaches.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced a plan to revamp New York City’s bridges and tunnels, including equipping 10 bridges and tunnels leading into the city with facial recognition and license plate reading technology.

This upgraded, software-only Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) solution includes high-definition capabilities, processing all images in full color instead of black and white.

San Jose may enlist garbage trucks as eyes on the ground for a short-staffed police force.

The retention of license plate reader data for years or indefinitely is one of the ACLU's main concerns on the data's collection, especially for people who have broken no laws.