Vehicles are often central to criminal activity – from auto theft and drug trafficking to violent crimes that span jurisdictions. In this webinar, we’ll explore how PlateRanger™, SoundThinking’s flexible ALPR solution, helps law enforcement agencies generate leads, track suspects, and solve complex vehicle-involved crimes with greater speed and precision.
We’ll highlight an active project in New Jersey that showcases how agencies are using ALPR to combat a surge in stolen vehicle cases – demonstrating the real-world value of this technology in multi-jurisdictional environments. Whether you're addressing rising auto theft or looking to strengthen investigative workflows, this session will offer actionable insights.
During this webinar, you will:
- Understand how ALPR supports investigations into stolen vehicles, narcotics cases, and cross-jurisdictional crime.
- Learn from a real-world deployment combating auto theft in New Jersey.
- Explore how ALPR enhances patrol and investigative workflows across agency lines.
- Discover how PlateRanger enables flexible, scalable ALPR deployment to meet local needs.
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Speakers
Tess Kircher, National Account Manager, Rekor
Tess Kircher has dedicated the last three years to understanding the public safety industry, working closely with Law Enforcement agencies across the United States to provide innovative, investigative technologies. Through her role at Rekor, Tess has continuously grown and now serves as the National Account Manager. Her strong commitment to listening to customers and understanding their unique needs drives her passion for helping Law Enforcement streamline investigations and improve overall efficiency. Tess's dedication to service, coupled with her eagerness to support those who protect and serve, fuels her relentless pursuit of delivering impactful solutions.
Brian McKenzie, SoundThinking
Brian McKenzie brings over 14 years of law enforcement experience, having served as a police sergeant and forensic firearms examiner. In the private sector, he now leads ALPR strategy at PlateRanger by SoundThinking. Since transitioning from public service 4 years ago, he has managed more than 300 law enforcement accounts, trained thousands of officers on ALPR strategy and best practices, and played a key role in driving state-level policy changes to expand ALPR use.