License plate recognition system from NDI-RS leads to arrest in Florence, SC

FLORENCE, S.C. - Jan. 27, 2014 - PRLog -- The Florence Police Department in South Carolina, an NDI Recognition Systems (NDI-RS) customer, apprehended a wanted man on Thursday, Jan. 16, thanks to an alert from an officer’s automatic license plate recognition (ALPR) system.

A Florence patrol officer was monitoring traffic when a passing car triggered an alert for his ALPR system, manufactured by NDI-RS. The alert showed that the vehicle was owned by a man wanted on charges of second-degree assault and battery. The officer tried to stop the vehicle, and the driver refused to stop. After a brief chase, the car was stopped and the owner of the vehicle was apprehended.

The Florence Police Department relies on an NDI-RS back office system that is maintained by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). SLED uses the NDI-RS system to handle statewide license plate data, and the Florence Police Department, like all other law enforcement agencies in the state, is able to access the system free of charge. This provides the Florence PD with a much lower cost to operate the ALPR system, since the department does not have to purchase or maintain a server or pay user license fees.

“NDI Recognition Systems is committed to serving law enforcement agencies in South Carolina,”said Christopher McKissick, director of sales. “Our relationship with SLED allows law enforcement agencies to take advantage of NDI-RS’s state-of-the-art technology for a much lower cost. Agencies can also install NDI-RS systems much more quickly, and officers and citizens can see the benefits much sooner.”

About NDI Recognition Systems:
NDI Recognition Systems (NDI-RS) is a global provider of automated license plate recognition (ALPR) solutions for law enforcement, homeland security, and critical infrastructure security, as well as other market sectors. With an installed base in over 40 countries, NDI-RS designs and manufactures turn-key, end-to-end LPR solutions including mobile, fixed, and covert installations. The company designs and manufactures rugged mobile processors; advanced camera technology, video acquisition cards, and the plate recognition engine; VeriPlate and VeriPark mobile applications; and the VISCE (Vehicle Intelligence Server and Communications Engine) back office for intelligence generation and all administration functionality. NDI-RS also offers exceptional “full-service” installation, commissioning, and ongoing supporting services wherever in the world our customers are.