Auburn Police Install 20 Flock Security Cameras to Prevent Crime

The Auburn Police Department this week announced plans to install 20 license plate recognition (LPR) cameras – also called “flock” cameras – across the city to reduce and solve crime.

The cameras developed by Flock Safety will assist law enforcement by providing real-time alerts when a stolen vehicle or wanted suspect is spotted. The technology can also help locate vehicles linked to AMBER or Silver missing persons alerts.

The Flock Safety system captures license plates and vehicle features, but not faces or people. This ensures that the cameras are used only to solve and reduce property and violent crimes, not minor traffic violations. Any searches conducted using the system must be justified, and the data is not sold or shared with third parties.

“Flock security cameras have become an indispensable tool in keeping the public safe,” said Auburn Police Chief Mark Caillier. “In the short time they have been in use in Auburn, they have helped recover stolen vehicles and locate and arrest two murder suspects.”

According to the International Association of Chiefs of Police, 70% of all crimes are committed with a vehicle. Auburn police hope the new LPR cameras will greatly improve their ability to solve cases with objective evidence. Flock Safety's system is already in use in over 5,000 communities across the U.S. and is said to have helped law enforcement solve 10% of crimes reported nationwide. Communities that use Flock Safety's technology have seen crime reductions of up to 70%.

“At Flock Safety, we believe in building strong bonds between police departments and the citizens they promise to protect, and we are proud to partner with the Auburn Police Department to assist them in their pursuit of public safety,” said Garrett Langley, CEO of Flock.

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