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San Mateo County Sheriff's Office: Automated License Plate Readers

Flock brand automated license plate reader affixed to a light pole.
An example of a Flock Safety automated license plate reader.
Credit: Redlands Police Department
Agency San Mateo County Sheriff's Office
Location Redwood City, CA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office operates 66 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency also has 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers in the town of Woodside.

Links
Vendor information (Flock Safety)
News article (The News & Observer)
News article (The News & Observer)
Other (www.almanacnews.com)
Other (www.smcsheriff.com)
Other (www.facebook.com)
Other (www.facebook.com)

More about this technology

Cameras attached to fixed locations or to patrol cars that are used to track license plates.

Flock brand automated license plate reader affixed to a light pole.
An example of a Flock Safety automated license plate reader.
Credit: Redlands Police Department