Sparks City Council approves 17 license plate reader cameras to fight crime, costing $102K.

Sparks City Council approved 17 license plate reader cameras to combat rising crime and retail theft, costing $102,000. The cameras will be placed in busy areas to identify vehicles and license plates, not individuals, and are set to be installed within three to six months. Privacy concerns were addressed by the Chief of Police. Similar measures are being taken in other regions, like Ohio's Richland County, to enhance law enforcement's ability to track vehicles and suspects.