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

In October 2022, the Newark Advocate reported that Newark, Heath and Hebron police would be installing Flock Safety automated license plate readers.

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News article (Newark Advocate)

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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