Gwinnett County PD Uses Flock LPR to Reduce and Solve Crime Across Diverse Roadways

Gwinnett County Police Department, located just north of Atlanta, Georgia, is the second-largest law enforcement agency in the state.

Tasked with overseeing major highways and being responsible for both a police and sheriff's department, the monitoring challenge was evident. Add to this a climbing crime rate, including numerous stolen vehicles, and the situation became even more pressing.

The Challenge

Increasing crime rates meant that the Gwinnett County Police Department needed a tool for real-time crime monitoring, detection, and action. Beyond fighting crime, they sought a solution to strengthen community ties – one that would involve businesses, HOAs, and community districts in proactive public safety. Also, the department faced the challenge of capturing high-speed vehicles on major highways, particularly in low light conditions.

The Solution

To address these multifaceted challenges, Gwinnett County Police Department adopted a comprehensive suite of innovative technologies offered by Flock Safety.

• Flock Safety LPR: Fixed, infrastructure-free License Plate Recognition (LPR) designed for standard two-lane roadways with moderate traffi¤
• Flock Safety Long-Range LPR: Fixed, long-range LPR tailored for monitoring high-speed, multi-lane highways with heavy traffic

The Results

Armed with these cutting-edge solutions, the Gwinnett County Police Department experienced a number of measurable successes in both crime solving and community engagement.

Community Involvement

Of the 800+ cameras LPR cameras, 680 were community-funded, underlining local
engagement in public safety from businesses and neighborhoods.

Stolen Vehicle Recovery

Since 2020, over 630 stolen cars were recovered using the Flock Safety LPR technology.

Prompt Case Resolution

The Flock Safety system proved instrumental in swiftly solving various cases, with two standout instances highlighted below.

Effective Highway Monitoring

Flock Safety Long-Range LPR excelled in capturing license plates on high-speed corridors, even in challenging lighting conditions.

Highlighted Cases

Rapid Resolution: Vehicle Recovery and Arrest in 10 minutes

A 2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 was stolen from a gas station. The vehicle's owner couldn’t recall his license plate number or VIN. Using Flock’s database, the plate number was swiftly identified. Flock cameras pinpointed the car near the Buford Drive overpass. The suspect was apprehended by 3 p.m. – a mere hour after the theft. Notably, the suspect had a prior arrest on earlier that year for a related crime.

Community Safety in Action: Missing Elderly Man Returned Safely

Alerted by a neighboring jurisdiction about a missing elderly man, Gwinnett Police used Flock Safety cameras to locate his vehicle.

An officer managed to find and stop the man, who admitted to being lost. His family was informed, and he was safely reunited with them. This incident demonstrates how the technology goes beyond crime-solving, ensuring community safety in its truest sense.

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