Cities across the U.S. are achieving remarkable reductions in crime by deploying Flock Safety's license plate reader systems, from recovering stolen vehicles to solving violent crimes.

📍 California - Campbell

“Law enforcement agencies have reported that utilizing Flock Safety devices has helped reduce crime by over 70 percent. In some areas, that included an over 80 percent reduction in residential burglaries, over 40 percent reduction in robberies, and an over 30 percent reduction in violent crime.”

🔗 Source: City of Campbell FAQ

📍 Washington - Olympia

With the help of Flock, in March 2025, 72 stolen vehicles and 164 stolen license plates were flagged. Alerts were generated for 54 protection orders, 21 warrants, and 14 violent persons. The system also assisted in 10 arrests or case referrals, including serious offenses such as aggravated assault (3), domestic violence (7), and narcotics (2). Additionally, it supported 8 theft investigations and 6 auto theft recoveries.

🔗 Source: Olympia Government Document Center

📍 Washington - Everett

With the help of Flock, there has been a 68.91% decrease in the trend of stolen vehicles over the past three years. The previous 3-year average was 78.25 per month, and the current rate is 24.33 per month (2025 YTD as of March).

🔗 Source: Everett Government Document Center

📍 Georgia – Cobb County

In 2019, Cobb County Police reported a significant decrease in crime following the installation of Flock LPRs near Six Flags Over Georgia. Over a six-month period, there was a 64% reduction in car break-ins, a 52% drop in robberies, and a 63% decrease in commercial burglaries compared to the same timeframe the previous year. Deputy Chief Stuart VanHoozer attributed these improvements to the LPR system combined with proactive policing efforts.
🔗 Source: GlobeNewswire
🔗 Additional Coverage: 11Alive News

📍 Kansas – Wichita

During a pilot program, the Wichita Police Department utilized Flock LPRs to recover 68 stolen vehicles valued at approximately $580,000, seize 13 firearms, and make 39 felony arrests. Police Chief Gordon Ramsay described the program as yielding "incredibly astounding results," leading to its expansion within the department.
🔗 Source: GovTech, The Wichita Eagle

📍 California – San Diego

The San Diego Police Department integrated Flock LPRs with its Smart Streetlight program, aiding in over 22 investigations, including homicides and robberies. Notably, the system facilitated the recovery of 12 stolen vehicles and the arrest of 11 suspects.
🔗 Source: Inside San Diego

📍 Colorado – Castle Rock

Castle Rock Police Chief Jack Cauley reported a 25% reduction in auto thefts in 2021 and an additional 15% decrease in 2022, attributing these declines to the deployment of Flock LPRs. The department now has 32 LPRs throughout the town, monitored by its real-time crime center.
🔗 Source: Denver Gazette
🔗 Additional Coverage: Denver7 News

📍 Kentucky – Lexington

Since installing LPRs in March 2022, the Lexington Police Department has recovered 264 stolen vehicles, helped find 21 missing persons, and assisted in the seizure of 68 firearms. Police say 433 people have been arrested as a result of tips from the license plate reader cameras. The average time to recover a stolen vehicle decreased significantly.
🔗 Source: Lexington Herald-Leader
🔗 Additional Coverage: Lexington Herald-Leader

📍 Texas – Prosper

The Prosper Police Department deployed nearly 50 Flock LPRs, resulting in alerts for over 9,300 vehicles associated with criminal activity. Police Chief Doug Kowalski referred to the system as a "force multiplier," enhancing the department's ability to monitor and respond to incidents effectively.
🔗 Source: Community Impact
🔗 Additional Coverage: NBC DFW

📍 Texas – Austin

Within months of installing 40 Flock LPRs, the Austin Police Department apprehended two murder suspects, arrested 40 individuals for stolen vehicles, and recovered 20 stolen vehicles. Despite these successes, the program faced scrutiny over privacy concerns and potential false positives.
🔗 Source: KVUE, The U.S. Sun

📍 Georgia – Valdosta

In the Arbor Run neighborhood, the implementation of a Flock LPR system led to a notable decrease in crime, with only one incident reported in three years. The system played a crucial role in solving a shooting by providing vehicle information that led to the identification of suspects.
🔗 Source: WALB News