(Glenwood, Iowa) – The Glenwood Police Department has announced that they will be installing 10 automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras, on a trial basis, to help solve and reduce crime. The cameras are built by Flock Safety, the public safety technology company that helps neighborhoods, communities and law enforcement, work together to fight crime.

Flock Safety ALPR cameras send a real-time alert to law enforcement when a stolen car or known wanted suspect from a state or national crime database is detected. They also send alerts if a vehicle associated with a missing person in an AMBER alert, is detected. Authorities say the system also helps law enforcement solve crime, by providing the objective evidence needed for investigations. According to the International Association of Chiefs of Police, seven in 10 crimes are committed with a vehicle.

Flock Safety ALPR cameras capture license plates and vehicle characteristics, not people or faces, according to authorities. Each search requires justification, and the data is never sold or shared with third parties. The cameras are used to solve and reduce property and violent crimes and are not intended for minor traffic or parking violations. The cameras are used in thousands of cities across the country, and the company works with over 2,000 police departments.

More information about the program can be found at www.flocksafety.com.