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License Plate Readers Used For Security In McLean Neighborhood

One neighborhood is using license plate readers in case the footage could assist police with investigating crimes, according to a report.

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A McLean neighborhood is using license plate readers to help police with crime investigations, according to a media report.
A McLean neighborhood is using license plate readers to help police with crime investigations, according to a media report. (Carly Baldwin/Patch)

MCLEAN, VA — A neighborhood in McLean is using its own security measure to help solve potential crimes, according to a new report from Fox5DC.

A small group of houses is using a license plate reader to capture images of vehicles in the neighborhood. The neighborhood, which was not disclosed by Fox5DC, would give police license plate images in the case of a crime investigation.

See the full story from Fox5DC.

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