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Missing Peoria teen found using license plate reader technology
Original: Missing Peoria teen found using license plate reader technology, according to police
Police in Peoria say a missing teenager has been located with the help of automated license plate reader technology, which scans and matches vehicle plates against databases. The announcement highlights how surveillance tools are increasingly being used in missing-person cases, and reaction is likely to mix relief at the safe recovery with ongoing debate about the technology's role in policing.
Why now: The use of license plate reader technology in a missing-person case draws attention to both the outcome and the growing role of surveillance tools in police work.
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