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Monterey 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 Monterey Police Department
Location Monterey, CA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Monterey Police Department received city council approval for the purchase and installation of Flock Safety automated license plate readers in April 2024.

Links
Government information (Have Your Say Monterey)
Government information (Have Your Say Monterey)
News article (KSBW)
Other (monterey.gov)

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