Six of the seven automatic license plate reader (ALPR) cameras purchased by the Village of Riverwoods went live at the beginning of the year. The cameras cover all entrances to the Village to assist in identifying vehicles involved in criminal activity. The location of the seventh camera is in the process of being slightly modified to avoid buried utility lines.
Flock Safety’s ALPR cameras can provide actionable, accurate evidence that increases case clearance rates. Searches can be conducted by vehicle make, color, type, license plate, state of the license plate, missing plate, covered plate, paper plate, and unique vehicle details like roof racks, bumper stickers, and more.
Shortly after the Riverwoods cameras went live, one camera was utilized to identify a vehicle's license plate involved in an incident where the occupants were suspected of preparing to attempt a burglary or home invasion in the Village. This led to further investigation by the police, which showed there had been a misunderstanding and nothing criminal had occurred.
Flock Safety customers own all of the footage they collect with Flock devices; Flock will not share or sell any customer data with third parties. Every search conducted in the Flock Safety system requires a specific reason for a traceable audit conducted by law enforcement leadership, constituents, or municipal government.
For questions about the cameras, contact Riverwoods Police Chief Bruce Dayno.
