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Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem Police Department
Location Winston-Salem, NC
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Winston-Salem Police Department had a yearlong contract for 25 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of 2023.

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News article (Triad City Beat)

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Cameras attached to fixed locations or to patrol cars that are used to track license plates.

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