What should agencies demand from an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system? 

The latest Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science & Technology / National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) market survey delivers a clear, federal snapshot of what “good” looks like when it comes to accuracy, investigative tools, security, compliance, and interoperability. While the survey does not endorse any vendor, it distills critical buyer criteria and highlights where each provider claims to stand, giving agencies an unbiased framework to evaluate procurement decisions.

In this guide, we break down the top takeaways from the June 2025 DHS ALPR Market Survey and show how Flock Safety aligns with those benchmarks out of the box. The survey emphasizes five essentials every buyer should demand:

• Accuracy & Analytics 
• Real-Time Alerting
• Security & Compliance
• Interoperability
• Pricing & Support

The guide details how Flock Safety’s purpose-built LPR portfolio measures up. It also provides a practical “pilot plan” to help agencies test performance locally, from verifying read rates under real-world conditions to auditing compliance workflows and validating interoperability with existing platforms.

Procurement decisions can’t be based on vendor promises alone. DHS’s survey offers a neutral, side-by-side comparison to guide buyers through critical evaluation criteria. Pairing that framework with an understanding of how Flock Safety meets those expectations gives agencies a powerful resource to ensure their investments are practical, secure, and scalable.

Download the guide to see the DHS buyer checklist, compare benchmarks, and explore how Flock’s LPR solutions stack up against federal standards.

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