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Simpsonville 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 Simpsonville Police Department
Location Simpsonville, SC
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Simpsonville Police Department purchased Flock Safety automated license plate readers for $4,000 in 2020, and now utilizes 10 Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

Links
News article (WSPA 7 News)
Government budgeting/purchasing (City of Simpsonville)

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