The ALPR technology scans licence plates and compares them against a “hot list”. The “hot lists” are maintained by the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ministry of Transportation.
Automated Licence Plate Recognition
Peel Regional Police continues to introduce modern tools to help officers keep our roads safe. Patrol vehicles are now equipped with Automated Licence Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology, which uses camera-based systems to scan and identify licence plates in poor standing or connected to active investigations.
With funding from the Province of Ontario, approximately 415 Peel Regional Police patrol vehicles are now equipped with ALPR technology.
How does ALPR work?
ALPR equipment is installed in police vehicles and uses colour and infrared cameras and software to photograph and identify licence plates. The ALPR technology:
- Compares the photograph against lists of licence plates linked to a variety of offences
- Alerts officers with a sound and message if an offence is detected
The technology helps improve road safety by:
- Identifying suspended or prohibited drivers
- Locating stolen vehicles
- Helping police find victims of crime
Frequently Asked Questions
How do ALPR’S know that a plate is in poor standing or involved in criminal activity?
How often are the “hot lists” updated?
Peel Regional Police hot lists are updated every morning.
How long does the ALPR technology store licence plate scans?
- If there is a match, the scan is stored for 30 days.
- If there is no match, the scan is kept for 24 hours.
Does the technology read out of Province licence plates?
Yes, it reads plates from other provinces.
Are all ALPR scans / images reviewed?
No, they are not all reviewed.
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