Michigan Public Policy Survey (MPPS) Spring 2024 Sheriffs and Police Chiefs, Question 25e

Assessment of investment in license plate readers

Full Question Text

Q25e.  (Please only answer for those technologies that are currently in use in your jurisdiction)  Thinking about the positives and negatives of your office’s or department’s use of these policing technologies or equipment (e.g., financial impacts, reduced crime, community opposition to a technology, etc.), do you agree or disagree that they have been a worthwhile investment for the community or communities your office/department serves?

e. Automated license plate readers

Statewide Total
Total
Strongly agree 87%
Somewhat agree 10%
Neither agree nor disagree 3%