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Staunton 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 Staunton Police Department
Location Staunton, VA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Staunton Police Department installed license plate readers at a cost of $19,400 for the first year and about $18,000 the second year.

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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