THE MONTEREY COUNTY DIVISION OF THE C-H-P WILL SOON BE USING NEW TECHNOLOGY TO DETECT STOLEN VEHICLES. THE TECHNOLOGY, ALREADY IN PLACE IN OTHER AREAS, INCLUDING SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, EMPLOYS HANDS FREE, FRONT AND REAR CAMERAS. THE CAMERAS CONTINUALLY SCAN LICENSE PLATES, ALERTING OFFICERS WHEN A VEHICLE HAS BEEN REPORTED STOLEN. THE NUMBER OF VEHICLES STOLEN IN SALINAS ALONE QUADRUPLED IN JULY.
