When you hear the words “license plate recognition” (LPR), chances are you immediately think of police officers catching stolen vehicles along a crowded highway, right?

It’s no surprise that the police expos and law enforcement conferences we all look forward to attending every year have had to cancel their in-person events due to the global pandemic. But that doesn’t mean all the networking, learning, and teaching must come to a halt too.

We’re big fans of all of SecurityInformed.com’s ‘5 Minutes With’ videos—in which they talk to industry experts about the latest on physical security products—but if we had to choose a favorite, here it is.

Ask any agency how they were able to afford their ALPR technology, and chances are they'll say through grant funds.

What makes Leonardo really stand out? Aside from our cutting-edge technology: the people on our team. Here on the blog, you've already met Tracy Brown and Jim Craige. Next up: Meet Stephanie Pluchino, one of the kindest and most knowledgable multi-taskers you'll ever meet. Stephanie has been with the company for 10 years and counting. 

Every year, automated license plate recognition technology gets more
sophisticated and more positive coverage in news outlets around the world. Yet every year, professionals at small-to-midsize law enforcement agencies continue to question if an ALPR system is a nice-to-have or a need-to-have for an agency of their size.

Among the many clients Leonardo serves in the ALPR business, parking management is a huge one. From large parking operations across an entire municipality to independent structures with just a few lots, our ALPR parking integration software can add an invaluable force multiplier.

If you already know Jim Craige, you'd probably say he's an exceptional salesperson and conversationalist, dedicated to Leonardo's mission and products. (His team couldn't agree more.) Did you also know he's an avid photographer and a retired sergeant? 

True crime stories that demonstrate the power and need for license plate readers are in the news often; we feature many of them right here on the blog. But we can't help but get just as excited when a Netflix series calls them out too—especially when it's a series that's based on a true story. Enter 'Unbelievable.'

You have no doubt heard the disturbing story of a man breaking into Rabbi Chaim Rottenberg's home during a Hanukkah celebration in Monsey, New York in December, stabbing several victims. The story drew national attention, with people from all over the world showing their support and solidarity across social media.