Potter County will install license plate readers to track vehicles

The Potter County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to approve an interlocal agreement to allow the Potter County Sheriff’s Office to have License Plate Readers (LPR) installed as part of a coordinated effort with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). This initiative aims to strengthen public safety by enabling near-instantaneous nationwide tracking of vehicles linked to criminal activity.

TxDOT’s effort to place these readers in the Texas Panhandle allows law enforcement agencies across the country to access the data.

During the meeting, Potter County Sheriff Brian Thomas discussed the benefits of the LPR system, which allows police to receive real-time notifications if a stolen vehicle, originally reported in the Panhandle, is located anywhere in the country, including remote locations such as would be New. York. The new system is being implemented in several counties and is expected to significantly improve law enforcement capabilities in the region.

The LPRs will be strategically placed in eight undisclosed locations throughout the area. These locations have been carefully selected to maximize coverage while maintaining operational security.

“This system is a game changer for our law enforcement agencies,” Thomas said. “It will give us immediate access to data that can be critical in solving cases and tracking stolen vehicles.”

Commissioners strongly argued that the project is not expected to involve any cost to the county.

An updated interlocal agreement between the Potter County Sheriff’s Office and the River Road and Bushland Independent School Districts was also approved.

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Potter County will install license plate readers to track vehicles

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