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A plate reader scans the area around the patrol car and captures images of license plates only. A plate reader will notify the deputy inside the car if it “hits” on a license plate associated with criminal activity including outstanding arrest warrants, stolen vehicles, stolen plates, sex offenders, or missing persons. No information beyond the plate number is collected. The plate reader does not “hit” on expired license plates or plates associated with concealed weapon permits.
License plate readers are used by law enforcement agencies nationwide, including several Denver metro agencies. This tool aids law enforcement officers in identifying wanted criminals, and investigating crimes that have occurred. For example, the capture of license plate images from vehicles fleeing a crime scene may help deputies and investigators develop suspect information.
The images captured by the plate reader are stored automatically along with the date and location of the image, and retained for one year in a secure server by the Sheriff’s Office, after which time they are purged and the information destroyed. Use of the plate reader does not, intentionally or unintentionally, compromise citizens’ legitimate privacy concerns.
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