Springfield Police Department: Automated License Plate Readers
| Agency | Springfield Police Department |
| Location | Springfield, MA |
| Technology | Automated License Plate Readers |
| Vendor | ELSAG |
The Springfield Police Department acquired automated license plate readers as early as 2009 and received a grant for more systems in 2010.
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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.