The Meridian Police Department plans to expand its network of license plate reader cameras across the city in the coming months, saying the technology can help investigators solve crimes more efficiently.
The devices, known as license plate readers or LPR cameras, capture images of passing vehicles and record license plate numbers that can later be used during investigations.
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Meridian police are adding dozens of license plate reader cameras citywide
Currently, Meridian police operate about 18 cameras across the city, but department leaders say they plan to significantly increase that number…