WMOK (Metropolis, IL) – At a recent Metropolis City Council meeting the purchase of the Flock Safety System was discussed.
The Flock Safety System is a system that the Metropolis Police Department is looking at implementing. It offers a technology-driven approach to community safety.
The system utilizes automatic license plate recognition cameras and, in some instances, audio detection, together with objective evidence.
These cameras capture images of vehicles, recording license plates and vehicle characteristics, but are designed not to identify people.
The collected data can provide law enforcement with valuable leads and investigations, helping to identify suspect vehicles in crimes ranging from burglaries to violence.
While recognized by some for it’s ability to aid police, some express concerns regarding the implications of widespread surveillance.
Metropolis Police Chief Harry Masse will join us on Wednesday May 28th for coffee break and we’ll learn much more about the local perspective the flock safety system among other items regarding Metropolis crime and safety and again that coffee break with.
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