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Capitola Police Department: Automated License Plate Readers

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Agency Capitola Police Department
Location Capitola, CA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Genetec AutoVu

The Capitola Police Department accesses ALPR data. The agency contracts with Genetec AutoVu.

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Automated license plate readers are cameras attached to fixed locations or to patrol cars that capture every license plate that passes. The data is uploaded to searchable databases with the time, date, and GPS coordinates.

An illustration of a police car with cameras aimed at another vehicle.