26+
documented ALPR-assisted incidents
MONROE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Real-time information. Faster response. Safer communities.

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office uses License Plate Reader (LPR) technology to help keep our communities safe and assist officers in responding to and investigating crime. LPRs can provide timely information about vehicles connected to crimes, missing or endangered persons, and other public safety concerns, helping law enforcement develop leads and respond more effectively. LPR technology is used under established policies and safeguards that balance public safety with the privacy of our residents and visitors. To promote transparency, the department will publish and maintain its LPR policies and monthly usage statistics for the community to review.
In documented cases from February through September 2026, ALPR information helped law enforcement locate stolen vehicles, identify vehicles tied to serious crimes, apprehend wanted individuals, recover property, and support partner agencies across Monroe County.
The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office employes a vast array of Public Safety Technology with the goal of deterring and solving crimes, apprehending offenders and keeping our deputies safe while they perform their duties. This must be done responsibly and professionally through proper training, policy oversight and supervisor involvement. MCSO uses Motorola and Axon ALPRs and our policy is more stringent than the New York State Model ALPR Policy. Only Program Administrators can access data over 90 days old, and we do not share data with any federal agencies.
documented ALPR-assisted incidents
support for all local agencies through the RIOC
robbery, homicide & stolen-vehicle leads
Person’s in distress or suffering a mental health crisis are located and assisted
Respect Integrity Teamwork Excellence
— the words of a partner-agency officer after an ALPR-assisted stolen-vehicle case.
ALPR information becomes most valuable when trained deputies combine it with solid police work, verification, communication, and coordinated response.
ALPRs do not replace police work — they strengthen it.
They help deputies narrow the search, move information faster, coordinate across jurisdictions, and put officers in the right place at the right time.
Source: MCSO ALPR Success Tracking, documented incidents February–September 2026. The incidents highlighted in this document represent only a sample of documented ALPR uses during this time period. Public-facing summaries omit personal identifying information and operational details not necessary to explain the public-safety outcome.