Little Rock – A recent Freedom of Information Act request revealed that police departments in six Pulaski County cities are using a total of 183 Flock license‑plate readers. The devices, which automatically capture vehicle registration numbers, are part of the region’s effort to enhance public safety and traffic enforcement.
Cities participating in the program
The records cover the Alexander, Cammack Village, Jacksonville, North Little Rock, Little Rock and Sherwood police departments. Each agency has installed multiple readers at key intersections, highways and municipal facilities.
Interactive map for residents
KATV has created an interactive map that plots every known Flock camera location. Residents can search the map by home address, workplace or daily routes to see exactly how many readers they pass each day. The tool invites community feedback, asking users to share what surprises them and what concerns they may have.
Why the cameras matter
License‑plate readers help law‑enforcement quickly locate stolen vehicles, locate suspects in investigations and enforce traffic violations such as toll evasion or red‑light running. By making the locations public, the police departments aim to increase transparency and reassure citizens that the technology is being used responsibly.
Public response and next steps
Local officials have emphasized that the system is a valuable tool for protecting neighborhoods while respecting constitutional rights. Community members are encouraged to review the map, ask questions at upcoming city‑council meetings and provide input on any future expansions of the program.
The map is available on KATV’s website and will be updated as additional data become available.
Original reporting: KATV Little Rock (local) — read the source article.
