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State police credit license plate reader cameras in criminal investigations on Chicagoland area expressways

State police say their use of license plate reader cameras on expressways in the Chicagoland area has been a “game changer” in investigating shootings and carjackings. The Illinois State Police announced last week that automated license plate readers (ALPRs) have helped in 82% of interstate shootings this year to identify an individual involved in or […]

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Lake in the Hills becomes latest town in McHenry County to approve license plate reader cameras

The village board in Lake in the Hills has approved the police department’s request to purchase automated license plate reader cameras in an effort to help solve crime. The Lake in the Hills Police Department began exploring the use of automated license plate reader cameras, known as ALPRs, in early 2022. The department entered into […]

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Police implementing ‘state-of-the-art’ license plate reader system in Antioch to combat crime surge

Police are installing several Flock license plate reader cameras throughout Antioch in response to an “alarming surge” in crime across the Chicagoland metro area. The Antioch Police Department announced Tuesday that the installation of several Flock Automated License Plate Readers (ALPR) throughout the community will be completed soon. The department said the strategic investment in […]

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Illinois State Police set to install license plate reader cameras in Lake County, possibly in McHenry County

State police say they are expanding their use of license plate reader cameras on expressways by installing them across the suburban area, including Lake and possibly McHenry counties, to help solve crime. The Illinois State Police (ISP) said on Thursday they are continuing to increase use of technology, which impacts their ability to target and […]

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Gurnee police and Gurnee Mills set up license plate reading camera to combat crime at the mall

An automated license plate reading camera was installed at Gurnee Mills in September to help combat crime and increase security at the mall, police announced. The automated license plate reader (ALPR) system was installed on September 13 and is a result of a continued partnership between the Gurnee Police Department and Gurnee Mills to enhance […]

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Governor signs legislation to expand use of cameras to fight crime on Illinois expressways

Gov. JB Pritzker has signed legislation that will allow for the expanded use of cameras to aid law enforcement in investigating crime on expressways and highways in Illinois. “There is nothing more important than keeping Illinoisans safe—in our schools, in our parks, and on our expressways,” Pritzker said. “The tragic incidences of gun violence on […]

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Illinois State Police adding more license plate reading cameras to assist in expressway shooting investigations

Nearly five dozen automated license plate reading cameras are being installed to supplement the current 99 cameras that assist in shooting investigations on Chicago area expressways, state police announced. The Illinois State Police (ISP), in cooperation with the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and the Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), announced on Wednesday that 56 […]