The articles to justify license plate readers have started.

Article goes on to define "illegal ghost plates":

Ghost plates, on the other hand, show correct details for the vehicle - but they are made up of reflective materials which are difficult or impossible for most ANPR cameras to read.

So adding license plate readers, leads to drivers hiding their license plate, which leads to being "emboldened", which leads to more crime. Seems the license plate readers are causing "emboldenedness".