Culpeper PD uses Flock Safety technology to capture objective evidence without compromising individual privacy. Our department utilizes retroactive searches to solve crimes after they've occurred and real time alerting of hotlist vehicles to capture wanted criminals.

We understand that certain technology can lead to questions and concerns within the community about how that technology will be used by law enforcement, and what impact it might have on our community. The ALPR images do not include people or faces. Each search of the image database requires a criminal investigative justification, and the data is never sold or shared with third parties. The cameras are used to solve property and violent crime, not to enforce minor traffic or parking violations.

In an effort to ensure proper usage and guardrails are in place, the department implemented a policy on the use of this technology and audits the system regularly. That policy is available to the public.