> But these systems are not used in real-time. Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are already being used in real time to detect stolen vehicles and vehicl

> But these systems are not used in real-time. Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) are already being used in real time to detect stolen vehicles and vehicles associated with crime. > Law enforcement agencies will often pre-load a list of license plates that the ALPR system is actively looking for—such as stolen vehicles and vehicles associated with outstanding warrants. Police officers can also create their own hotlists. If the ALPR camera scans a plate on the list, the system sends an alert to the officer in the squad car (if it's a mobile reader) or the agency (if it's a fixed reader). Some hotlists include low-level misdemeanors and traffic offenses. Some agencies use these hotlists to generate revenue by stopping citation scofflaws. https://www.eff.org/pages/automated-license-plate-readers-alpr https://www.eff.org/pages/automated-license-plate-readers-al... Police response times can be quick, for example, 5-10 minutes in Saratoga, CA. > Response times will vary depending on current circumstances and the nature of the license plate match but are generally expected to occur within 5 to 10 minutes. https://www.saratoga.ca.us/521/Automated-License-Plate-Reader-ALPR-Pilo https://www.saratoga.ca.us/521/Automated-License-Plate-Reade...