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Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale Police Department
Location Scottsdale, AZ
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Scottsdale Police Department operates 84 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025. Previously SPD had also used Vigilant Solutions ALPR technology.

Links
Public records (Pittsboro Police Department)
News article (AZMirror)

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