License-Plate Tracking Technology Sought by U.S. Customs
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The U.S. said it’s seeking to get access to or acquire commercial databases for tracking license plates nationwide to help find fugitives and undocumented immigrants, according to a government document.
The Department of Homeland Security is asking companies for proposals to provide or allow access to a database to “track vehicle license plate numbers that pass through cameras or are voluntarily entered into the system from a variety of sources,” and shared with law enforcement, according to the solicitation.