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ALPR Plate Ranger and CrimeTracer

AUGUST 28, 10AM PT / 1PM ET

From Tip to Takedown: Using ALPR and CrimeTracer to Strengthen Narcotics Investigations

Narcotics investigations pose unique challenges—fragmented tips, undercover operations, and the need to build airtight cases under time pressure. In this webinar, we’ll explore how law enforcement agencies are using Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and CrimeTracer to uncover patterns of movement, link vehicles to drug houses, and identify cross-jurisdictional trafficking activity. From spotting repeat visits to known locations to establishing broader criminal networks, integrated platforms like PlateRanger and CrimeTracer provide investigators with critical leads—and confidence in court. Whether you’re pursuing a street-level dealer or a larger network, this session will show how combining vehicle data with investigative intelligence can lead to safer communities and more permanent disruption of the drug trade. 

By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:

    • Identify how ALPR data can be used to support narcotics investigations, including linking vehicles to suspect drug locations, patterns of behavior, and repeat offender movements. 
    • Understand how to leverage CrimeTracer to validate tips, uncover historical complaints, and fuse data across RMS, CAD, and LPR systems to build stronger investigative narratives. 
    • Explore real-world workflows that combine ALPR and investigative platforms to track narcotics suspects across jurisdictions and coordinate multi-agency responses. 
    • Learn how integrated technologies can increase case integrity and community impact, including options for post-conviction documentation and civil enforcement actions.

Speaker

Jamie Algatt

Jamie Algatt, Sr. Dir. of Solutions Team and Investigative Solutions, SoundThinking

Jamie Algatt delivers a vast and diverse experience of over 20 years in the public safety industry, specifically in the law enforcement space. Jamie possesses expertise in web-based, cloud native solutions for public safety utilizing windows and mobile platforms for delivery. His unique combined technical expertise and vast operational knowledge has proved invaluable in the industry. As the Senior Director of Solutions Team and Investigative Solutions, Jamie works closely with customers/partners, the sales team and the product team to meet the technical and functional requirements to solve problems.

Nikki Hunter

Nikki Hunter, Public Safety and Operations, SoundThinking

Nikki Hunter is a public safety and operations leader with nearly 20 years of experience in law enforcement, security, and technology. She is the Director of Solutions, PlateRanger at SoundThinking, helping agencies use license plate recognition to fight crime and strengthen investigations.

Previously, she was Vice President of Operations at Bleu Ocean Security and held leadership roles at Flock Safety and Sunnova Energy, driving operational excellence and customer success. Nikki began her career in law enforcement as a Training and Recruiting Sergeant with the Montgomery Police Department and Background Investigator with the Hoover Police Department.

She is dedicated to advancing community safety through innovation, strategy, and effective partnerships.