RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Police Department will install license plate readers in several neighborhoods throughout the city, giving authorities access to information on the license plates that move through the area.
While the specific locations have not been finalized, Richmond police listed Southwood, Shockoe Bottom and Richmond Redevelopment and Housing properties are the areas where cameras will be placed.
A Richmond police spokesperson, James Mercante, wrote in an email that the readers will be used as a tool to prevent crimes and assist with active investigations, including Amber alerts and identifying stolen vehicles. He noted that if a location selected is on private property, the department would seek permission from the owner…