New York State Police: Automated License Plate Readers
| Agency | New York State Police |
| Location | Albany, NY |
| Technology | Automated License Plate Readers |
| Vendor | ELSAG |
The New York State Police acquired automated license plate readers as early as 2010 and used the technology to spy on citizens attending service at mosques.
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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.