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Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office: Automated License Plate Readers

Agency Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office
Location Pittsburgh, PA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor OpenALPR

The Allegheny County District Attorney's office began using automated license plate readers in late 2016, early 2017. As of 2019, the DA had installed more than 400 OpenALPR systems throughout the city.

More about this technology

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