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City to Purchase 20 Electronic License Plate Readers to Aid Law Enforcement

This map shows where the 20 new electronic license plate readers will be placed - courtesy Katy Police Department

By George Slaughter Katy Police Chief Noe Diaz said his department essentially added 20 new police officers through a Katy City Council-approved purchase of 20 electronic license plate readers Monday night. Diaz said the readers are to help police share information with neighboring cities and counties. They would capture license plate information and are advanced enough to identify vehicle makes and colors. Diaz said the readers would be installed in business areas around the city. He […]