Grand Rapids Police Open Up on License Plate Tech | Grand Rapids News

Grand Rapids and Kent County law enforcement just launched transparent online portals revealing how their Flock license plate readers are being used—showing scan counts, search frequencies, and top reasons for alerts like wanted persons, stolen cars, and drug activity. With thousands of plates scanned monthly and strict 30-day data retention policies, these systems help solve serious crimes without recording video or using facial recognition. Officials say this move responds to community demands for oversight, and future tech decisions—including a 2027 contract renewal—will now require public review. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f9d1858f8d854a5d