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

As of April 2024, the San Marino Police Department operates 41 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency stores ALPR data for 365 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