Auburn’s license plate reading cameras already a ‘huge help’ to detectives, police say

The department installed 20 cameras built by Flock Safety to help solve and reduce crime.

AUBURN, Wash. — The Auburn Police Department is lauding the success of its new license plate reading cameras, saying they’ve been a “huge help” to detectives. 

The department installed 20 cameras built by Flock Safety to help solve and reduce crime. 

On Wednesday, the department cited examples of how the cameras helped solve two drive-by shootings. 

Detectives used the cameras to locate a vehicle involved in an Aug. 1 drive-by shooting, identifying the license plate within minutes after officers were provided information, according to the police department.

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