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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.

More about this technology

Cameras attached to fixed locations or to patrol cars that are used to track license plates.