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Homewood 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 Homewood Police Department
Location Homewood, AL
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Homewood Police Department purchased a Flock Safety automated license plate reader system in November 2021 at an initial cost of $13,750 and a subsequent annual cost of $12,500.

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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