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Cedar Rapids 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 Cedar Rapids Police Department
Location Cedar Rapids, IA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Cedar Rapids Police Department installed 70 stationary automated license plate readers in March 2025 as part of a $499,250, two-year contract with Flock Safety.

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News article (Security InfoWatch)

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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