license plate readers

The cameras use artificial intelligence to capture and store identifying information about cars. Police say this can help them locate crime suspects and stolen vehicles quicker.

Cleveland does not currently own video cameras that read license plates, according to the city’s grant application. The equipment would capture license plate images “24 hours a day/ seven days a week.”

The Department of Public Safety is seeking almost $500,000 from the state for 100 license plate readers, two drones and five portable cameras.