New Jersey law enforcement officials say a new audit shows the value of automated license plate readers.

Attorney General Matthew Platkin said the Trump administration proposed a $1 million cut in funding for new ALPRs.

The audit found only two violations of ALPR guidelines, both related to mandatory training.

New Jersey's top law enforcement officials are touting the results of an audit they say illustrates the value of automated license plate readers , the high-tech sensors that can scan thousands of passing plates and quickly find a specific vehicle.

In a review of more than 500 New Jersey departments now employing the devices, the state found ALPRs used in a variety of cases, not just for catching criminals. The audit of ALPR uses last year found only two reported violations of

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