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Virginia State Police: Automated License Plate Readers

Agency Virginia State Police
Location Richmond, VA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor ELSAG

The Virginia State Police acquired ELSAG automated license plate readers as early as 2009. It collects data from political activities and keeps the information indefinitely.

More about this technology

Cameras attached to fixed locations or to patrol cars that are used to track license plates.