Florida Police Monitoring Cars Near Areas Used By Prostitutes

Selling sex still a no-no

Police in Florida have begun using surveillance methods to prevent prostitution by recording license plate information from cars that drive through areas frequented by sex workers and sending a letter to that individual's home as a possible deterrent.

Starting this week, the Sanford Police Department—perhaps best known for its involvement in the recent George Zimmerman case—will employ a "Dear John" initiative to stop suspect "Johns" from hiring prostitutes. Automated license plate readers on patrol cars will be used to record suspects' vehicles, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

(H/T Charles WT)