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Poland Township 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 Poland Township Police Department
Location Poland, OH
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Poland Township Police Department installed Flock Safety automated license plate readers near schools in 2023.

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News article (WKBN 27)

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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