SOUTH DAYTONA — As part of its Friday evening DUI/Safety Checkpoint, the South Daytona Police Department will also utilize Daytona Beach Police Department’s Automatic License Plate Recognition system to spot stolen vehicles.
The ALPR camera system, which is mounted on a police car, captures license plate information and alerts the officer if the vehicle has been reported stolen. The high tech system is capable of scanning thousands of tags per hour, greatly extending the capability and efficiency of the department, officials said.
Media members are invited to see the tag reader in action at 6 p.m. at the 700 block of Big Tree Road, South Daytona, South Daytona spokeswoman Jeanne Willard said.
The system will be used during the early hours of the DUI/Safety Checkpoint which is scheduled 6 60 11 p.m. Friday at that location.
The assistance of the Daytona Beach Police Department was requested by South Daytona Police Chief William C. Hall.
“We strive to work closer with other agencies for the safety of all our cities and citizens,” Hall said.