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Pinson Department of Public Safety: 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 Pinson Department of Public Safety
Location Pinson, AL
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The city of Pinson purchased 13 Flock Safety automated license plate readers in June 2020.

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News article (Trussville Tribune)

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