As much as we stand by our technology and the services they provide to communities near and far, we're nothing without a strong team. After all, everyone knows that people don't just buy products. They invest in relationships, experiences, and companies that let them know they matter. 

For several years now, Leonardo sponsors the Leadership in the Prevention of Vehicle Crimes Award in the annual IACP Leadership Awards. Given to those who represent initiative, innovation, and excellence in law enforcement practices, the awards are a true honor for recipients and we congratulate all the winners. 

The Leonardo team had a fantastic time at this year's IACP Annual Conference and Exhibition in Chicago.

On October 26, 2019, police chiefs from around the world will gather for the 126th IACP Annual Conference and Exposition in Chicago. If you're one of the attendees, this list is for you. 

FirstNet recently tweeted out this video below. Recognize the LPR technology? It's Leonardo's ELSAG Fixed Plate Hunter. Check it out.

Thanks to help from license plate recognition technology and a smart, fast-acting police team in Greenwich, CT, a Shelton man who's been called the 'Jaws of Life' burglar and the 'ATM bandit' in headlines has been charged with quite the list of felonies.

Spotted on Twitter! On Tuesday, June 18, two suspects crashed a stolen vehicle near a CVS store in Washington, D.C. and fled the scene. The irony? Our fixed ALPR camera system stopped them in their tracks. Literally. Turns out Leonardo's equipment not only identifies stolen cars, it stops them. We're currently quoting a replacement!

While our ELSAG team could go on and on about the efficacy and benefits of LPRs, it's important for you to hear it from others too. Not only can third-party testimonials from across the U.S.—whether they're from our clients or not—give you relatable insights, they can make your conversations with others (the powers that be, perhaps) more credible and convincing. 

We often talk about how license plate readers can significantly benefit your local community and surrounding towns. It's important to note, though, that these devices can also play a major role in locating out-of-state criminals and rescuing children that don't even live in your jurisdiction. Take this news story, for example, about a Cleveland kidnapper caught in New York.

Most law and parking enforcement agencies understand the many benefits that come from having an ALPR system in their jurisdictions—but oftentimes, community members may be skeptical. In an age where automation exists everywhere and "Big Brother is watching you" literally appears in online dictionaries, it's understandable that people would have concerns about such sophisticated technology. But the truth is: they don't need worry.