Minneapolis Police Department: Automated License Plate Readers
| Agency | Minneapolis Police Department |
| Location | Minneapolis, MN |
| Technology | Automated License Plate Readers |
| Vendor | PIPS |
The Minneapolis Police Department has been using automated license plate readers since at least 2009.
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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.