South Carolina city plans to expand traffic camera program
December 21, 2020 GMT
GREENVILLE, S.C. (AP) A city in South Carolina plans to expand its use of cameras that scan license plate numbers, with officials saying the information is used to track criminal activity.
Greenville has been using 11 cameras at undisclosed locations since January, producing nearly 200 cases that led to arrests and recovery of property. The Post and Courier reports that the city is taking bids to install 14 more cameras.
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Automated license plate readers have become more prevalent in recent years, creating a nationwide database that allows jurisdictions to identify plates and take action.
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