Des Moines Police Department: Automated License Plate Readers
| Agency | Des Moines Police Department |
| Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Technology | Automated License Plate Readers |
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The Des Moines Police Department has used automated license plate readers since at least 2017.
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More about this technology
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.