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Midlothian 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 Midlothian Police Department
Location Midlothian, TX
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Midlothian Police Department is purchasing Flock Safety automated license plate readers and services at a cost not to exceed $209,100.00. The agency scanned 5,598 license plates using Vigilant Solutions automated license plate readers in 2019.

Links
Public records (Midlothian Police Department)
News article (Focus Daily News)

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