The Denver Police Department’s new license plate reader cameras have been successful in detecting over 2 million cars in the last month, according to statistics released by the department. The cameras were installed as part of an effort to crack down on vehicle theft and other crimes in the city. The data collected by the cameras is accessible to Denver Police and 66 other law enforcement agencies across Colorado, with a total of 86,069 vehicles triggering hits on the hotlist in the last 30 days. Commander Paul Jimenez emphasized that the information is not shared with private citizens and is purged after 30 days, with limited access.
The new online portal designed for public transparency allows users to view the data collected by the cameras, showcasing the effectiveness of the technology in addressing auto theft and violent crime in Denver. With an average of about 48 searches per day resulting in 1,436 searches of the license plate reader database, the department believes that the cameras are a valuable tool in improving public safety.
The department installed 93 additional cameras in June to expand the coverage area and increase the number of vehicles detected by the system. Jimenez stated that the cameras have proven to be effective in identifying vehicles listed on stolen car databases, contributing to the overall efforts to reduce crime in the Mile High City. For more information, visit 9News.com.
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