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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.

A tool that helps deputies turn vehicle information into actionable leads

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.

26+

documented ALPR-assisted incidents

MULTI-AGENCY

support for all local agencies through the RIOC

SERIOUS CRIME

robbery, homicide & stolen-vehicle leads

MISSING PERSONS

Person’s in distress or suffering a mental health crisis are located and assisted

Respect Integrity Teamwork Excellence

SUCCESS STORIES

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ROBBERY / MENACING ASSIST

Published September 7, 2026

While Webster Police conducted surveillance, an MCSO deputy monitored ALPR information and relayed the approaching vehicle’s location and direction. Webster Police were able to stop the vehicle and take the suspect into custody.

MISSING PERSON LOCATED

Published August 22, 2026

Daughter called for missing father with Parkinson’s, last heard from the day prior. RIOC ran LPR for multiple registered vehicles and found a hit for a red Mazda entering the Greece Town complex three hours prior. The male was ultimately located.

STOLEN JEEP — FIVE IN CUSTODY

Published August 22, 2026

An overnight ALPR hit alerted deputies to a stolen Jeep. Within minutes, deputies located it and safely took all five occupants into custody

WANTED PERSON LOCATED

Published August 5, 2026

A deputy used prior ALPR hits to anticipate where a wanted person’s vehicle might appear. The deputy positioned nearby, observed the vehicle, and made the arrest.

MISSING PERSON - LOCATED

Published July 29, 2026

Daughter called regarding her father not coming home when he was supposed to and stated no one at his usual hang out spots had seen him. RIOC was able to find him on LPR SB on 250 at Fairport RD approximately 30 minutes prior. On star was then used to give additional real time tracking to be able to locate the male.

STOLEN TRAILER RECOVERED

Published July 21, 2026

Deputies ran the stolen trailer plate through the ALPR system and found an image showing it attached to a pickup. Investigators traced the truck, located the trailer, and returned it to the business.

STOLEN VEHICLE - FOUR IN CUSTODY

Published July 20, 2026

An ALPR hit on a stolen truck helped deputies locate it near Route 390 and Chili Avenue. Four occupants were taken into custody without incident; drugs and outstanding warrants were also addressed.

BANK SCAM

Published July 14, 2026

Wife reported to her husband that the bank had called regarding fraudulent activity in their account and she was going there to take care of it. Husband then received notification that wife had withdrawn $10,000. RIOC was able to locate the wife’s vehicle in Brockport near multiple banks and deputies stepped out with her to alert her it was likely a scam. Unfortunately, she had already made one bad transaction.

SUICIDAL PERSON

Published July 7, 2026

A 911 caller reported that her father was suicidal and potentially armed with multiple firearms. After identifying his vehicle, deputies located it in the Town of Chili using License Plate Readers (LPRs). LPR images were shared with patrol units, allowing deputies to locate the individual and safely transport him to a hospital for evaluation and care.

STOLEN VEHICLE + GHOST GUN

Published July 6, 2026

A mobile ALPR alert on a stolen vehicle was immediately relayed to Rochester Police. Officers located it within minutes, took three adults into custody, and recovered a non-serialized polymer firearm along with fentanyl and drug paraphernalia.

“GAME CHANGER”

— the words of a partner-agency officer after an ALPR-assisted stolen-vehicle case.

EXPERIENCED DEPUTIES WITH THE RIGHT TOOLS = MORE RESULTS

ALPR information becomes most valuable when trained deputies combine it with solid police work, verification, communication, and coordinated response.

THE BOTTOM LINE

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.