Police & Crime
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Over 100 License Plate Cameras Now Monitor Lansing Area Roads
More than 100 automated license plate reader cameras are now installed across the Lansing region, with the highest concentration near Michigan State University. Residents can check camera locations and learn how their data may be used.
Detroit Man Sentenced in Metro Detroit Auto Theft Ring Case
Caesar Cooper, 25, of Detroit, received a five to 20 year prison sentence for his role in a large-scale auto theft ring targeting vehicles across Metro Detroit between 2023 and 2025, according to Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel
Cheshire Police Department Opens Applications for Full-Time Officers
The Cheshire Police Department in Connecticut is seeking applicants for full-time police officer positions, including both entry-level and POST-certified lateral transfers. Applications must be submitted by September 10, 2026.
Vandalism Targets License Plate Cameras as Michigan Debates Privacy
Communities across Michigan are seeing a rise in vandalism of police license plate cameras as lawmakers consider new regulations and residents voice concerns about surveillance and data privacy
Twin Falls Police Restrict License Plate Data After Immigration Searches
Twin Falls, Idaho, police have ended outside agency access to their license plate reader network after records showed hundreds of immigration-related searches, raising questions about compliance with state law and local policy.