Dayton proposes use of automated license plate readers, asking for public’s comments

WHIO Staff
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The Dayton City Commission is asking for the public’s comments on the possible use of automated license plate reader technology by police.

While some mobile forms of license plate readers are used by Dayton Police Department, according to the 2021 Annual Surveillance Report, they currently do not use readers that are placed in fixed spots.

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ALPRs work by scanning the license plate of a vehicle and comparing it to national and local crime databases. It will alert law enforcement of plates associated with potentially stolen vehicles, Amber Alerts, registered owner warrants and terrorist watch lists, according to Dayton Police Department.

The city will have a public hearing on Wednesday, July 20 at 6 p.m. at Dayton City Hall.

Written comments can be emailed to the Dayton City Commission at regina.blackshear@daytonohio.gov or mailed to Dayton City Hall by July 13.