Texarkana’s use of license plate reader (LPR) cameras is paying off, with police reporting multiple successes since the system was launched in June 2023.
Texarkana’s use of license plate reader (LPR) cameras is paying off, with police reporting multiple successes since the system was launched in June 2023.
About 20 cameras have been installed around the city, helping officers track down stolen vehicles and arrest people with outstanding warrants. One recent case involved a wanted suspect traveling between Little Rock and Dallas who was caught after his license plate triggered an alert. In another case, a stolen vehicle from Arlington, Texas was recovered.
Police say the cameras only capture the rear of vehicles and do not identify passengers, easing some privacy concerns. Texarkana, Texas Police Public Information Officer Shawn Vaughn said that strict controls are in place to prevent misuse, with detectives and crime analysts managing access to the system.
In addition to fixed cameras, patrol cars are now equipped with LPR systems, giving officers real-time alerts when flagged vehicles are nearby.
“Locally, the success that we’ve had in terms of being able to arrest people with warrants as well as recover stolen vehicles has been quite exceptional,” Vaughn said.
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