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Marin County Sheriff's Office: 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 Marin County Sheriff's Office
Location San Rafael, CA
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Marin County Sheriff's Office signed a two-year, $198,650 contract with Flock Safety in December 2023. The agency planned to install 31 automated license plate readers in nine different locations across the county.

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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