AI-Based Vehicle and License Plate Recognition with PlateRanger ALPR

Law enforcement agencies face many challenges that impede their ability to protect and serve effectively. These challenges range from day-to-day operational hurdles of staffing shortages and disparate systems to specific crime detection and investigation issues stemming from a lack of real-time intelligence. Advanced technologies driven by AI with machine learning, like the PlateRanger ALPR solution, can streamline operations and improve outcomes to help overcome these obstacles.

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ShotSpotter® by SoundThinking™ is a market-leading acoustic gunshot detection solution with an above 90% market share. ShotSpotter has a 97% aggregate accuracy rate across all customers from 2019-2021. Independent reviews corroborate a false positive rate of less than half percent of all reported gunfire incidents with ShotSpotter. Gunfire alerts are published within 60 seconds, moving through trained acoustic specialists for verification and to include additional details like the number of rounds, type of gunfire, and location. The information allows a fast response by law enforcement, often saving the lives of those injured, finding evidence of the gun crime for later prosecution, and even locating suspects.

Rekor® is a leader in developing and implementing state-of-the-art roadway intelligence systems, pioneering digital infrastructures for roadways. With solid expertise in AI-enabled computer vision, Rekor has a strong presence in law enforcement globally, with thousands of customers. Rekor’s digital infrastructure provides enhanced roadway intelligence and allows trillions of data points to transform into actionable intelligence for the law enforcement community.

Why PlateRanger™ Powered by Rekor® is the Best ALPR

Rekor’s Scout LPR integrated into the PlateRanger ALPR solution provides a live view map with live video feeds and instant alerts. Searching historical vehicle data is also available to accelerate investigations when looking for vehicle leads. Experts on machine learning, Rekor’s superior AI-led license plate reads provide strong results for hard-to-read license plates. Adverse weather, stacked lettering, sharp angles, vanity plates, and nighttime reads are no match for Rekor’s AI. The LPR dashboard is intuitive, with useful data, including search capabilities and the ability to view the video clip of the license plate read.

PlateRanger Integrations

ShotSpotter is the ears that connect the gun crime incident with the eyes of PlateRanger’s ALPR. Imagine a gun crime at a busy intersection where ShotSpotter alerts to the gunfire with more specific information on the number of shots. PlateRanger’s ALPR captures the suspect vehicle and possible vehicles at that intersection during a high traffic time. Investigators would typically spend a lot of time reviewing the many photo images of all those license plates and manually searching other databases.

PlateRanger’s AI and machine learning search for those vehicle license plates within historical reads to find other incidents involving those vehicles or license plates. With integrations to systems like CrimeTracer, the data from the license plate reads is searched through CrimeTracer’s extensive database across multiple jurisdictions. Since criminals don’t bother with jurisdictional boundaries, expanding the search for a license plate read offers a higher chance of finding more investigative information quickly.

Using a much smaller list, the investigator can use those results to focus on the vehicles and plates of higher interest first, providing greater investigative capacity. The ShotSpotter and PlateRanger integration help sort through the license plate reads more quickly, and the PlateRanger video clips provide greater context to the incident, showing people entering/exiting the vehicle and finding associated vehicles and potential witnesses.

PlateRanger integration with ShotSpotter.

PlateRanger is a Force Multiplier

PlateRanger ALPR enhances investigative capacity, quickly transforming vehicle data into actionable leads and accelerating case resolution. PlateRanger works to automate data collection and provide analysis, reducing investigator workload. An available API for PlateRanger can automate critical information across systems. PlateRanger is also cost-effective, offering a subscription-based pricing model with comprehensive features that make it accessible to agencies of all sizes.

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Key Benefits of PlateRanger

PlateRanger stands out as the superior LPR solution due to its mature AI and machine learning algorithms, which have been rigorously tested and refined over 20 years. Key features and benefits include:

• High Accuracy: PlateRanger consistently delivers high-accuracy license plate recognition, even in adverse conditions, thanks to advanced AI and machine learning. Independent testing confirms the superior plate read, providing better information and evidence when needed. The ability to view video clips for more contextual information and situational awareness makes PlateRanger superior to other LPR solutions for law enforcement.
• Effective Camera Placement: Cameras are unique and placed geographically based on each agency’s needs, determining the best placement for optimal coverage. SoundThinking prefers to use existing jurisdictional poles whenever possible, but they will most likely not be co-located with any ShotSpotter sensors also in use.
• Ultimate Coverage: Rekor Edge Pro covers up to 2 traffic lanes with a 75-foot maximum range and can read license plates of vehicles traveling up to 70 mph.
• Full-service Installation: PlateRanger’s installation team, through SoundThinking, handles all aspects of the installation, including planning and assistance with permitting, although the agency will need to spearhead any necessary permitting and training.
• Comprehensive Alert Lists: The PlateRanger solution allows integration with hot lists, including NCIC stolen vehicle lists, AMBER, and Silver alerts, along with mobile alert notifications, depending on your agency’s configuration.
• Real-Time Crime Center Integration: PlateRanger integrates with Fusus and other applications for real-time crime center initiatives.
• 24x7x365 Support: SoundThinking handles installation and video quality adjustments and offers extensive training and 24x7x365 support, including tiered administrators and agency trainers.
• Other Camera Integration: PlateRanger plans to ingest other IP camera feeds within the camera’s pixel capabilities. For clarification, reach out to SoundThinking with more specifics.
• Privacy Compliance: PlateRanger’s data retention policies are configurable based on legislative requirements. Data is stored no longer than 30 days unless needed for investigations.
• Scalability and Integration: PlateRanger can integrate with existing systems, including Scout solutions, and can ingest third-party plate reads and video for enhanced functionality. Future updates will allow the integration of additional hot lists and data sources.
• Flexible Deployment: PlateRanger supports various camera types, including IP-based cameras, and offers solar and hard-wired installation options. It also offers ongoing support for hardware updates and maintenance.
• Security: PlateRanger is a secure LPR system that uses the latest CJIS-approved cloud environments and is fortified against emerging threats. Your LPR data is safeguarded with AES-256 encryption, ensuring worry-free use. Additionally, administrators can configure user groups and restrict access to specific functions and cameras, enhancing control and security.
• User Activity Logging: PlateRanger logs all user activity, including logins, plate and vehicle searches, and hotlist modifications. This ensures that the agency can audit user actions whenever necessary.

For agencies looking for a superior, high-accuracy LPR solution driven by AI and machine learning, the PlateRanger ALPR solution is the best choice. Watch the full webinar on-demand to see the PlateRanger solution and the integration of ShotSpotter and CrimeTracer with PlateRanger.

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