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Hazleton 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 Hazleton Police Department
Location Hazleton, PA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Hazleton Police Department installed Flock Safety automated license plate readers around the city in 2021 using COVID relief funds.

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Automated license plate readers are cameras attached to fixed locations or to patrol cars that capture every license plate that passes. The data is uploaded to searchable databases with the time, date, and GPS coordinates.

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