The Grand Island Police Department has announced that they will be installing several automated license plate reading (ALPR) cameras to solve and reduce crime. The cameras are built by Flock Safety, the public safety technology company that helps neighborhoods, communities, and law enforcement work together to fight crime.  https://www.flocksafety.com/faq

Flock Safety ALPR cameras send a real-time alert to law enforcement when a stolen car or known wanted suspect from a state or national crime database is detected. They also send alerts if a vehicle associated with a missing person in an AMBER or Silver Alert is detected.

The Flock Safety system also helps law enforcement solve crime by providing the objective evidence needed for investigations. According to the International Association of Chiefs of Police, 7 in 10 crimes are committed with a vehicle.

Flock Safety ALPR cameras capture license plates and vehicle characteristics, not people or faces. Each search requires a justification, and the data is never sold or shared with third parties. The cameras are used to solve and reduce property and violent crime, and are not intended for minor traffic or parking violations. 

Click on the link below to read the Grand Island Police Department's Policy on Automatic License Plate Readers :

Automatic License Plate Reader Policy O2416

Click on the link below to view the information on ALPR Resources provided by the Nebraska Crime Commission: 

Nebraska Crime Commission-Automatic License Plate Reader Resources