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Simpsonville Police Department: 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 Simpsonville Police Department
Location Simpsonville, SC
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Simpsonville Police Department purchased Flock Safety automated license plate readers for $4,000 in 2020, and now utilizes 10 Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

Links
News article (WSPA 7 News)
Government budget/purchasing (City of Simpsonville)

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