NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 21 -- The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation issued the following news release:
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is committed to using investigative technology responsibly, lawfully, and in ways that help protect and serve the public.
Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) technology is one such tool. When used appropriately and with meaningful safeguards, ALPR can help investigators develop critical leads, locate missing or endangered individuals, identify vehicles associated with wanted persons or criminal activity, and advance complex cases.
TBI uses ALPR information in select investigations for documented public-safety purposes. The technology provides investigative leads, not conclusions, and informati...