The Brief An Apache Junction police officer resigned after an internal investigation revealed he misused automated license plate reader technology to locate a family member. Apache Junction Police Chief Michael Pooley said the department audits its 35 license plate reader cameras weekly and maintains strict guardrails to hold officers accountable. An Apache Junction police officer resigned after an internal investigation found he used automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology to track down his wife for personal reasons, according to the police department. The department also said McDaniel used the automated license plate reader system, known as ALPR, to locate his wife in Casa Grande. Maass says he’s been tracking license plate reader technology for 14 years.