Evaluating the use of license plate readers (LPRs)

Published November 5, 2026

The safety and security of UB’s campuses — and the privacy of our campus communities — are always among the university’s highest priorities.

As part of an effort to continually assess and enhance the security and safety of the university campus community, UB is evaluating a pilot program that would install automated license plate readers (LPRs) at campus entrances and exits to assist University Police in solving criminal investigations.

Implementation of the pilot is indefinitely paused to allow additional time to gather input from members of the UB community.