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

The Hanford Police Department began installing Flock Safety automated license plate readers in 2022, with the goal of operating 25 cameras by the end of 2024.

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News article (The Sentinel)

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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