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Danville 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 Danville Police Department
Location Danville, VA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Danville Police Department launched a 21-camera Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system, funded by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General.

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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