What is true about ALPR (Automatic License Plate Recognition) units?

Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) units utilize advanced imaging technology to automatically scan and read license plates on vehicles. One of their primary functions is to geocode, which means they assign geographic coordinates to the scanned license plate data. This allows law enforcement and other entities to keep track of vehicle locations in real-time, enhancing their ability to respond to various situations, such as stolen vehicle investigations, locating wanted suspects, or monitoring areas for crime patterns.

The primary focus of ALPR systems is on automatic data collection, making manual input unnecessary for routine scanning and geocoding tasks. This capability contrasts sharply with the other options, which either limit ALPR's functionality or misrepresent its uses.