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Allen Police Department: Automated License Plate Readers

Agency	Allen Police Department
Location	Allen, TX
Technology	Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor	Vigilant Solutions

The Allen Police Department began using automated license plate readers in 2013 and updated the system with 30 new ALPRs in 2020.

Links
News article (Allen American)
Public records (MuckRock)

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