SPD license plate readers aimed at theft prevention

SPRINGFIELD – The Springfield Police Department (SPD) has installed Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras in the city as part of a proactive initiative aimed at combating retail theft. This installation is funded by a grant from the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission and is designed to bolster investigations into retail theft and related crimes.

While the cameras have been installed to comply with grant deadlines, SPD officials have confirmed that they are not yet activated.…