Nlets Nationwide License Plate Reader Pointer Index
Description
Law enforcement usage of Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to assist with license plate reading under DOJ Policy. LPR data is managed and maintained by other entities for law enforcement purposes.
Detailed example
JWIN facilitates access to the Nlets Nationwide License Plate Reader Pointer Index, which provides access to states and/or federal agencies that maintain their own LPR repositories. LPR data is managed and maintained by other entities for law enforcement purposes.
AI / analytics pattern
Computer Vision: AI that processes and interprets visual data (e.g., images and videos).
Automation level / stage
c) Deployed – The use case is being actively authorized or utilized to support the functions or mission of an agency.
Expected benefit
Quick notification of results from license plate queries.
Controls / human review
ATO: Yes; PIA: Not published
Data needed
The case owner relied on DOJ AI governance practices to select and prepare data, as well as evaluate performance.