Nashville does not have license plate readers, or LPRs, on a permanent basis. Many Nashville leaders cite privacy concerns, especially following the recent ICE activity in the Nashville area.
But that’s as other cities like Mt. Juliet point to their own LPRs as a tool that’s helped them cut down on crime. That police department recently put out statistics saying crime is down from the same time last year and that License Plate Readers have played a role in “reducing criminal activity.”
According to Mt. Juliet’s crime insights, the city reported a 56% drop in burglary from this time last year. Auto theft dropped 27% in Mt. Juliet during the same period…