THE CHALLENGE
While conducting active surveillance on a known hangout tied to a local criminal gang, detectives observed a vehicle occupied by several known gang members leaving a residence. Detectives had a reason to believe the vehicle was connected to ongoing criminal activity. Detectives were unable to capture or confirm the vehicle’s license plate, which significantly limited their ability to positively identify the vehicle or advance the investigation using traditional methods.
The solution
Using PlateRanger, investigators leveraged advanced vehicle search filters based on physical descriptors rather than relying solely on license plate data.
Thanks to a detailed vehicle description, detectives were able to utilize PlateRangers’s powerful filtering capabilities to successfully identify the vehicle of interest in their investigation.
The results
PlateRanger delivered actionable intelligence precisely when investigators needed it— helping move the case forward and strengthening situational awareness around gang-related activity.
Due to the advanced search filters in PlateRanger, I was able to successfully identify the vehicle after attempts to do so with other software failed.
Zooming out
At the same time, ShotSpotter has played a critical role in the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office violence reduction strategy by providing immediate, verified gunfire alerts that support faster dispatch, more precise response, and improved officer safety in high-risk areas.
Together, ShotSpotter and PlateRanger give Jacksonville investigators the ability to act quickly, confidently, and decisively — turning moments into intelligence, intelligence into leads, and leads into results.
