Safety Solutions •
Flock’s Digital Eyes: Revolutionizing Public Safety in El Cajon
Last August, the City of El Cajon implemented the Flock Safety automatic license plate reader (ALPR) system. In just one year, it has proven to be a game-changer for the Police Department, resulting in 151 arrests, 128 vehicles recovered worth over $1.2 million, significant seizures of Fentanyl, Methamphetamine, and other illegal narcotics, and 5 illegal firearms recovered. Demonstrating that the ALPR is a “force multiplier” to the Police Department, the Flock system significantly enhances the capabilities of law enforcement, making it an innovative and cost- effective approach to policing that brings substantial benefits to the community. Enhanced Policing Capabilities The Flock system’s primary function is to automatically capture and analyze license plate data from vehicles passing through designated areas. This data is then cross-referenced with law enforcement databases, alerting officers in real-time to vehicles reported stolen or associated with a violent felony crime. The system’s ability to process thousands of license plates daily far exceeds the capacity of human officers, thereby multiplying the department’s reach and effectiveness. For example, if a vehicle associated with a carjacking in another city or an Amber Alert enters El Cajon, the Flock cameras can immediately notify our Police
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MY EL CAJON • AUTUMN ISSUE 2024
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