New York Police Department: Automated License Plate Readers
| Agency | New York Police Department |
| Location | New York City, NY |
| Technology | Automated License Plate Readers |
| Vendor |
The New York Police Department operates approximately 500 automated license plate readers as part of its Domain Awareness System
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Government information (NYPD)
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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.