Officials credit new licence plate readers with drop in auto theft on Staten Island
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A new push is underway at the Port Authority to crack down on both toll evasion and major crime on Staten Island through the use of Automatic License Plate Readers.
Supporters say the gains outweigh the drawbacks, pointing out that the cameras can also help thwart potential acts of terror at Port Authority crossings.
"From a homeland security standpoint, these license plate readers will prevent, God forbid, future acts of terrorism, anything of that nature,” said state Senator Jessica Scarcella-Spanton.
