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

The Lorain Police Department acquired Flock Safety automated license plate readers in 2023 using American Rescue Plan Act funds.

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News article (The Chronicle-Telegram)

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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