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

The El Monte Police Department operates 38 Flock Safety automated license plate readers. The agency purchased the ALPRs using American Rescue Plan Act funds.

Links
News article (GovTech)
News article (KFI AM 640)
Meeting documents (City of El Monte)

More about this technology

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