Research on the Application of ALPR Technology in the Police System Related to Criminal Law Issues

The ALPR technology, as a key tool for smart policing, significantly enhances the efficiency of crime detection and traffic management through its powerful capabilities of instant capture, identification, and in-depth excavation of vehicle information. However, on the other hand, the characteristics of large-scale data collection and long-term tracking of travel trajectories may potentially exceed the legitimate scope of criminal investigations, thereby triggering potential risks at the criminal law level, such as invasion of citizens' privacy and abuse of power. Striking a sophisticated balance within the framework of criminal law between the empowerment brought by technological advancement and the protection of civil rights undoubtedly represents a significant issue that urgently needs to be addressed in the field of criminal justice in the context of the digital age.