Police say license plate readers helped solve Oak Brook mall shooting

Law enforcement officials say license plate readers played a key role in investigating a fatal shooting in Oak Brook, but some experts remain skeptical, as Rose Schmidt explains.

Oak Brook police are crediting their network of license plate readers with helping to identify cars linked to a fatal shooting at Oakbrook Center.

As officials praise the technology and as the use of the license plate readers expands, lawmakers are pushing for new guardrails on how the technology is used.

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