RPD license plate reader technology helps locate missing elderly man

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – There’s a lot of talk right now about this new technology around the City, backed by the Roanoke Police Department. But police say it’s simpler than people realize.

“They’re not just a camera. They’re not out just recording everything and capturing. They are license plate readers,” said Lt. William Drake, RPD special investigations unit.

In fact, Roanoke police say the system known as Flock does one thing:…

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