Virginia State Police: Automated License Plate Readers
| Agency | Virginia State Police |
| Location | Richmond, VA |
| Technology | Automated License Plate Readers |
| Vendor | ELSAG |
The Virginia State Police acquired ELSAG automated license plate readers as early as 2009. It collects data from political activities and keeps the information indefinitely.
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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.