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Quincy 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 Quincy Police Department
Location Quincy, IL
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Quincy Police Department received approval in spring 2023 to install 20 Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

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News article (Muddy River News)

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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