License Plate Tech Catches Criminals in Scottsdale | Phoenix News

Scottsdale Police are leveraging cutting-edge license plate reader tech from Flock to turn crime-fighting into a real-time operation, using alerts from their Real Time Crime Center to nab suspects, track stolen vehicles, and even locate missing persons. In one dramatic February 2024 bust, cameras caught a wanted man linked to Phoenix assaults and a New York homicide in a Scottsdale mall parking garage—leading to his arrest while he plotted more violence. The system also helped track killers from a Scottsdale hotel murder all the way to Las Vegas and Arkansas, and has been instrumental in solving shootings, hate crimes, stolen U-Hauls, and even child trafficking cases. Recently, it flagged a vehicle tied to an organized retail theft ring, resulting in four arrests. Crucially, officers always verify alerts and ensure legal grounds before acting—proving the tech isn’t just about catching criminals, but also saving lives, like when it helped locate a missing man with dementia and get him help. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/665a6e10db173551