Based on Council direction to explore technologies assisting Addison’s public safety efforts, the police department identified two key programs; License Plate Recognition (LPR) and optical cameras.

The Town of Addison installed LPR equipment in eight locations in the Midway Meadows/Les Lacs and Oaks North/Winnwood neighborhoods. Seven optical cameras were also purchased and installed along the Linear, Redding and White Rock Creek Trails.

This equipment became operational in April of 2019, as part of a year-long pilot project, which ended in April 2020. The police department was instructed to return to Council offering observations on lessons learned, discuss the effectiveness of the technology and seek direction from Council regarding future expansion.