{
  "id": 1333875,
  "title": "Montreal police confirm use of licence-plate camera in targeted investigation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/montreal-police-confirm-use-of-licence-plate-camera-in-targeted-1333875",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-16T19:21:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
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    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12023483/montreal-police-cloudrunner-licence-plate-camera-investigation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Montreal police have confirmed the use of a Cloudrunner automated licence-plate recognition camera in a targeted investigation. According to a police spokesperson, the technology records licence plates and vehicle details as vehicles pass by, enabling investigators to review the data later. One camera was removed to safeguard ongoing investigative strategies, and more cameras may be added based on investigative requirements. The location of the camera remains undisclosed to protect investigative techniques. Access to images captured by the camera is restricted to investigators working on the case. The Cloudrunner camera is rented for temporary use in specific investigations and is distinct from Montreal police’s existing network of 46 urban security cameras, which have been operational for years.",
  "summary": "The technology can automatically record licence plates and vehicle characteristics as cars pass the camera, allowing investigators to search the information later.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Montreal police confirm use of licence-plate camera in targeted investigation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/montreal-police-confirm-use-of-licence-plate-camera-in-targeted",
        "published": "2026-08-16T15:35:50.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "Montreal police confirm use of licence-plate camera in targeted investigation",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/montreal-police-confirm-use-of-licence-plate-camera-in-targeted-1331837",
        "published": "2026-08-16T19:21:53.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}