License plate readers will continue to play a critical role in the national crime and safety conversation. This is true especially as communities, businesses, and public safety institutions increasingly rely on technology to drive insights to generate leads and solve and prevent criminal activities.
More communities, businesses, and public safety agencies have begun investing in high-tech security solutions, among which license plate reader technology may prove critical in reducing crime.
License plate reader cameras can be placed anywhere to capture detailed data about license plates and vehicles used to commit crimes, so action can be taken quickly and efficiently.
With crime rates on the rise in major cities in 2021, safety continues to be a top priority for communities across the US.
When it comes to protecting homes, communities, and businesses, license plate reader cameras provide additional protection, given that 70% of crimes involve a vehicle.
Many existing security systems used to protect communities today are reactive. For example, if a crime is captured with a traditional security camera, video footage requires hours to sift through and doesn’t always provide sufficient evidence to make an arrest.
Proactive security systems can prevent crimes before they occur, rather than only providing evidence after a crime has already been committed. License plate readers use data-driven, actionable evidence—like a stolen plate or vehicle not permitted to be in a neighborhood—to achieve these broader security goals.
Here’s why license plate readers matter:
License plate readers will continue to play a critical role in the national crime and safety conversation. This is true especially as communities, businesses, and public safety institutions increasingly rely on technology to drive insights to generate leads and solve and prevent criminal activities.
1. Why License Plates Matter
2. How License Plate Reader Cameras Enhance Security
3. Success With Flock Safety
Eighty-two percent of non-violent crime goes unsolved — not because police aren’t doing their job, but because they lack actionable evidence. Law enforcement agencies know that a license plate is key to solving most crimes because it can lead them to the name and address of the perpetrator. That’s why Flock Safety built a solution that focuses on license plate recognition (LPR) and Vehicle Fingerprint ™ technology.
A license plate is the number-one piece of evidence that the authorities need to take action.
A license plate can be tied back to an individual. This gives authorities a clear direction in their investigation. It’s also linked to the history of the owner or vehicle, so if the vehicle or plates have been stolen, law enforcement can act on that information.
Additionally, witnesses may misremember details about a vehicle or suspect. A license plate number eliminates the potential for bias or false identifications.
Flock license plate reader cameras come with many advantages:
Providing objective evidence mitigates bias and gives law enforcement what they need to quickly and effectively investigate a crime.
The benefits of license plate reader technology extend to many individuals within a community, from law enforcement to business owners, to HOA residents and board members, and beyond.
Just knowing that we have a way to deter crime — and if a crime did happen then we have a way to solve it — that’s the number-one thing that I like about Flock Safety.
People who place a high value on feeling safe and secure at home often choose to live in communities that meet those expectations. Homeowners associations charged with providing security services for neighborhood spaces must review and evaluate a wide array of options for securing their communities.
Communities often decide between traditional security options such as gates, lighting, and security patrols. Many residents already use personal security devices like smart doorbells, cameras, alarm systems, and motion sensor-activated outdoor lighting.
As a way to supplement these traditional security measures, license plate reader cameras can fill in any security gaps and bolster evidence in the event of a crime. They also minimize the risk to residents, security personnel, and neighborhood watch volunteers by reducing the need for face-to-face confrontation and providing 24/7 protection.
Learn more about how Flock Safety can help your neighborhood work with law enforcement to reduce crime rates, protect home values, and give your residents peace of mind.
Retail theft is a growing issue for retailers of all sizes. A recent survey of small business owners found that over 50% experienced an increase in shoplifting over the last year. These businesses may struggle to prevent thefts and have limited ability to track down suspects after the fact, even with in-store video footage.
The National Retail Federation’s 2021 Retail Security Survey revealed that, as retailers ramped up multichannel methods like online shopping and curbside pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic, risks have also increased. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, organized retail crime costs businesses an average of $700,000 per $1 billion in sales in 2020, up more than 50% in the past five years.
Facing a growing threat of shoplifting, robbery, cyber theft, and violent crimes, half of the survey respondents said they would add technology resources for their security needs.
A license plate reader allows a business to link a shoplifter or other suspect to a vehicle, making it more likely they can be identified and arrested.
Crimes also happen outside businesses, such as parking lot smash-and-grabs, which LPR cameras can help prevent and solve. If a former employee or unauthorized person enters the premises, LPR cameras can alert admin to prevent any unwanted confrontation.
Learn more about how Flock Safety can help your business reduce crime, improve customer experience, and keep employees safe.
If you’re managing apartments or other rental properties, resident safety is a top priority for retention and reputation. Crime and a high rate of resident turnover can be extremely costly.
Implementing license plate readers can help prevent these issues and provide protection for your residents, leading to a safe community and satisfied residents.
Property managers have to juggle various responsibilities with multiple units or properties. LPR cameras can help reduce the burden by automatically alerting authorities when a crime occurs and producing actionable evidence without the need to sift through hours and hours of CCTV footage.
Learn more about how Flock Safety helps improve resident safety, satisfaction, and retention while reducing crime rates and protecting your investment.
Often, business and property owners will join an improvement district in an effort to help maintain and promote a safe and thriving community for businesses, visitors, and residents. Reducing crime and increasing safety are among the top priorities for such improvement districts, ultimately leading to higher property values, better business development opportunities, and happier residents and customers.
License plate reader technology can monitor the area and reduce crime by creating a security presence. LPR cameras run unattended 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, handling high volumes of traffic and license plates.
Additionally, LPR camera systems can be integrated with law enforcement, automatically reporting at-risk vehicles to law enforcement.
Learn more about how Flock Safety helps Improvement Districts by reducing crime.
Flock Safety’s license plate reader camera systems are helping create safer communities across the United States. Flock is present in 42 states and thousands of cities. Flock’s technology has led to the recovery of $10 million in stolen valuables, the seizure of over 20,000 firearms, and the recovery of over 15,000 stolen plates since 2017. Flock boasts a 97% plate capture rate and sends 120 Hot Tag alerts per hour.
Police departments across the country are seeing success using Flock Safety cameras, such as Wichita Kansas PD, which recovered 56 stolen plates, recovered $1.1 million in stolen property, made 121 arrests, and seized 16 firearms within the first two months of using Flock.
Whether you’re a business owner, HOA board member, property manager, law enforcement officer, or other professional seeking to protect yourself and your community, Flock Safety will help improve security and lower crime rates.
Book a free demo today to see how Flock Safety can help reduce crime and protect your community.
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Flock Safety is a public safety operating system that helps communities and law enforcement in 2000+ cities work together to eliminate crime, protect privacy, and mitigate bias. We build devices that capture objective evidence and use machine learning to create and deliver unbiased investigative leads to law enforcement. Our proprietary devices and cloud-based software reduce crime by +70%. Flock Safety serves 2000 cities in 42+ states and is helping solve hundreds of crimes every day.
More communities, businesses, and public safety agencies have begun investing in high-tech security solutions, among which license plate reader technology may prove critical in reducing crime.
License plate reader cameras can be placed anywhere to capture detailed data about license plates and vehicles used to commit crimes, so action can be taken quickly and efficiently.
With crime rates on the rise in major cities in 2021, safety continues to be a top priority for communities across the US.
When it comes to protecting homes, communities, and businesses, license plate reader cameras provide additional protection, given that 70% of crimes involve a vehicle.
Many existing security systems used to protect communities today are reactive. For example, if a crime is captured with a traditional security camera, video footage requires hours to sift through and doesn’t always provide sufficient evidence to make an arrest.
Proactive security systems can prevent crimes before they occur, rather than only providing evidence after a crime has already been committed. License plate readers use data-driven, actionable evidence—like a stolen plate or vehicle not permitted to be in a neighborhood—to achieve these broader security goals.
Here’s why license plate readers matter:
License plate readers will continue to play a critical role in the national crime and safety conversation. This is true especially as communities, businesses, and public safety institutions increasingly rely on technology to drive insights to generate leads and solve and prevent criminal activities.
1. Why License Plates Matter
2. How License Plate Reader Cameras Enhance Security
3. Success With Flock Safety
Eighty-two percent of non-violent crime goes unsolved — not because police aren’t doing their job, but because they lack actionable evidence. Law enforcement agencies know that a license plate is key to solving most crimes because it can lead them to the name and address of the perpetrator. That’s why Flock Safety built a solution that focuses on license plate recognition (LPR) and Vehicle Fingerprint ™ technology.
A license plate is the number-one piece of evidence that the authorities need to take action.
A license plate can be tied back to an individual. This gives authorities a clear direction in their investigation. It’s also linked to the history of the owner or vehicle, so if the vehicle or plates have been stolen, law enforcement can act on that information.
Additionally, witnesses may misremember details about a vehicle or suspect. A license plate number eliminates the potential for bias or false identifications.
Flock license plate reader cameras come with many advantages:
Providing objective evidence mitigates bias and gives law enforcement what they need to quickly and effectively investigate a crime.
The benefits of license plate reader technology extend to many individuals within a community, from law enforcement to business owners, to HOA residents and board members, and beyond.
Just knowing that we have a way to deter crime — and if a crime did happen then we have a way to solve it — that’s the number-one thing that I like about Flock Safety.
People who place a high value on feeling safe and secure at home often choose to live in communities that meet those expectations. Homeowners associations charged with providing security services for neighborhood spaces must review and evaluate a wide array of options for securing their communities.
Communities often decide between traditional security options such as gates, lighting, and security patrols. Many residents already use personal security devices like smart doorbells, cameras, alarm systems, and motion sensor-activated outdoor lighting.
As a way to supplement these traditional security measures, license plate reader cameras can fill in any security gaps and bolster evidence in the event of a crime. They also minimize the risk to residents, security personnel, and neighborhood watch volunteers by reducing the need for face-to-face confrontation and providing 24/7 protection.
Learn more about how Flock Safety can help your neighborhood work with law enforcement to reduce crime rates, protect home values, and give your residents peace of mind.
Retail theft is a growing issue for retailers of all sizes. A recent survey of small business owners found that over 50% experienced an increase in shoplifting over the last year. These businesses may struggle to prevent thefts and have limited ability to track down suspects after the fact, even with in-store video footage.
The National Retail Federation’s 2021 Retail Security Survey revealed that, as retailers ramped up multichannel methods like online shopping and curbside pickup during the COVID-19 pandemic, risks have also increased. According to the US Chamber of Commerce, organized retail crime costs businesses an average of $700,000 per $1 billion in sales in 2020, up more than 50% in the past five years.
Facing a growing threat of shoplifting, robbery, cyber theft, and violent crimes, half of the survey respondents said they would add technology resources for their security needs.
A license plate reader allows a business to link a shoplifter or other suspect to a vehicle, making it more likely they can be identified and arrested.
Crimes also happen outside businesses, such as parking lot smash-and-grabs, which LPR cameras can help prevent and solve. If a former employee or unauthorized person enters the premises, LPR cameras can alert admin to prevent any unwanted confrontation.
Learn more about how Flock Safety can help your business reduce crime, improve customer experience, and keep employees safe.
If you’re managing apartments or other rental properties, resident safety is a top priority for retention and reputation. Crime and a high rate of resident turnover can be extremely costly.
Implementing license plate readers can help prevent these issues and provide protection for your residents, leading to a safe community and satisfied residents.
Property managers have to juggle various responsibilities with multiple units or properties. LPR cameras can help reduce the burden by automatically alerting authorities when a crime occurs and producing actionable evidence without the need to sift through hours and hours of CCTV footage.
Learn more about how Flock Safety helps improve resident safety, satisfaction, and retention while reducing crime rates and protecting your investment.
Often, business and property owners will join an improvement district in an effort to help maintain and promote a safe and thriving community for businesses, visitors, and residents. Reducing crime and increasing safety are among the top priorities for such improvement districts, ultimately leading to higher property values, better business development opportunities, and happier residents and customers.
License plate reader technology can monitor the area and reduce crime by creating a security presence. LPR cameras run unattended 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, handling high volumes of traffic and license plates.
Additionally, LPR camera systems can be integrated with law enforcement, automatically reporting at-risk vehicles to law enforcement.
Learn more about how Flock Safety helps Improvement Districts by reducing crime.
Flock Safety’s license plate reader camera systems are helping create safer communities across the United States. Flock is present in 42 states and thousands of cities. Flock’s technology has led to the recovery of $10 million in stolen valuables, the seizure of over 20,000 firearms, and the recovery of over 15,000 stolen plates since 2017. Flock boasts a 97% plate capture rate and sends 120 Hot Tag alerts per hour.
Police departments across the country are seeing success using Flock Safety cameras, such as Wichita Kansas PD, which recovered 56 stolen plates, recovered $1.1 million in stolen property, made 121 arrests, and seized 16 firearms within the first two months of using Flock.
Whether you’re a business owner, HOA board member, property manager, law enforcement officer, or other professional seeking to protect yourself and your community, Flock Safety will help improve security and lower crime rates.
Book a free demo today to see how Flock Safety can help reduce crime and protect your community.
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Flock Safety is a public safety operating system that helps communities and law enforcement in 2000+ cities work together to eliminate crime, protect privacy, and mitigate bias. We build devices that capture objective evidence and use machine learning to create and deliver unbiased investigative leads to law enforcement. Our proprietary devices and cloud-based software reduce crime by +70%. Flock Safety serves 2000 cities in 42+ states and is helping solve hundreds of crimes every day.