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

The Gadsden City Council approved an agreement with Alabama Power Co. to place 15 Flock license plate recognition cameras and three video cameras throughout Gadsden.

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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