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Pocatello 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 Pocatello Police Department
Location Pocatello, ID
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Pocatello Police Department began using Flock Safety automated license plate readers in March 2025. The agency purchased 34 Flock Safety ALPRs for $102,000 in 2024.

Links
News article (Idaho State Journal)
News article (Idaho State Journal)

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