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

The Richardson Police Department has installed 25 Flock Safety automated license plate readers, according to data obtained in July 2025.

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Public records (Muckrock)

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