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Tonawanda 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 Tonawanda Police Department
Location Tonawanda, NY
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Tonawanda Police Department operates 14 Flock Safety automated license plate readers and other cameras as of June 2025. The agency stores ALPR data for 365 days.

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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