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Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office: 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 Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office
Location San Jose, CA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

As of April 2024, the Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office operates 80 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 30 days.

Links
Vendor information (Flock Safety)
News article (The News & Observer)
News article (The News & Observer)

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