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Westland 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 Westland Police Department
Location Westland, MI
Technology Automated License Plate Readers
Vendor Flock Safety

The Westland Police Department operates 32 Flock Safety automated license plate readers as of September 2025.

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