Explainer: How Ottawa police use automatic licence plate reader (ALPR) technology

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Explainer: How Ottawa police use automatic licence plate reader (ALPR) technology
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Infrared cameras scan up to 5,000 plates per hour and compare them to a provincial database to flag criminal offences and other violations

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“It will pick up people that are wanted on warrants, stolen plates, stolen vehicles, expired plates. Missing persons index is on there as well — if a missing person has a vehicle associated with their name, that will be placed on the system — and also Amber Alerts.” However, the Ottawa service also received an additional $669,447 as its share of special one-time funding from the Ontario government. A statement from Solicitor General Michael Kerzner said the Ato ensure police services across Ontario have the resources and equipment they need to keep our communities safe.”Article content

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