Canada· August 16, 2026 at 07:21 p.m.
Montreal Police Deploy Licence-Plate Recognition Camera in Targeted Investigation
Key takeaways
- Montreal police are using a licence-plate recognition camera in targeted investigations
- The camera was obtained through a rental agreement and is intended for temporary use
- Access to images captured by the camera is limited to investigators working on the case
Montreal police have confirmed the use of a Cloudrunner automated licence-plate recognition camera as part of targeted investigative work. The technology, which can record licence plates and vehicle characteristics, was deployed temporarily for specific investigations. One camera was removed to protect ongoing strategies, with additional cameras potentially being used depending on investigative needs. Police declined to disclose the camera's location, citing the need to safeguard investigative techniques. Access to images captured by the camera is limited to investigators working on the case in question. The Cloudrunner camera is separate from Montreal police's network of 46 urban security cameras, which have been in place across the city for years.
