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

The Rock Island Police Department received approval in 2023 to install 21 Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

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News article (KWQC)

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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