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

The Virginia Beach Police Department uses Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of January 2026.

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News article (WAVY)

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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