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

The Benicia Police Department operates automated license plate readers and accesses external ALPR data. The agency currently contracts with Flock Safety, previously with Neology/PIPS.

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Vendor information (Flock Safety) [snapshot]
Audit (California State Auditor) [snapshot]

More about this technology

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