WARETOWN, N.J. – Ocean County officials are moving forward with plans to install an automated license plate reader at a busy intersection in the Township of Ocean as part of a new shared services agreement.
The technology will be placed at the traffic signal where County Route 532 meets Greenbriar Boulevard.
County commissioners approved the agreement with the Township of Ocean to manage the installation and data-sharing process.
Officials say the device will help law enforcement monitor traffic, identify vehicles linked to ongoing investigations, and improve roadway safety.
The shared services agreement authorizes coordination between county and township agencies for the operation and maintenance of the license plate reader system.
Shared system to support local and county law enforcement
Under the agreement, Ocean County will oversee the installation and ensure compliance with state and local data regulations, while the Township of Ocean Police Department will have access to the information for investigative purposes.
Automated license plate readers, often referred to as ALPRs, capture images of passing vehicles and record plate numbers, time, and location data. The information can be cross-referenced with law enforcement databases to locate stolen cars, track wanted individuals, or assist in emergency alerts.
Officials emphasized that the installation at Route 532 and Greenbriar Boulevard is part of a broader effort to enhance public safety through technology-driven policing.
The project will be funded under the shared services framework, minimizing costs to the township while providing county-level technical support.