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Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office: 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 Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office
Location Traverse City, MI
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office uses 14 automated license plate readers from Flock Safety installed by Garfield Township.

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News article (Traverse City Ticker)

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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