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

The Emeryville Police Department deployed 16 Flock Safety automated license plate readers in 2023. The agency entered a service contract costing $98,400 for 24 months and $48,000 annually thereafter. In 2022, the agency collected more than 499,000 vehicle scans using automated license plate readers.

Links
Public records (Emeryville Police Department)
Audit (California State Auditor)
News article (E'ville Eye)

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