Moody Police Department Installs New License Plate Readers

MOODY, AL — After a test run of the devices, the Moody Police Department has installed six new automated license plate readers throughout the city. The cameras were installed in locations determined in partnership with the City of Moody with the goal of catching criminals, preventing, and solving crimes.

The solar-powered, wireless cameras were provided by Flock Safety and have the ability to capture a vehicle’s license plate day or night, as well as the make, model, and color. Timestamps are also included in recordings, making it easy to search for a specific vehicle.

As a part of the installation, the Moody Police Department, with the permission of any private Flock Safety camera owners in their jurisdiction, is provided with access to footage made by the cameras in order to quickly respond to any incidents in the district.

"We are committed to providing a safe environment for the citizens and visitors of Moody. We believe that everyone deserves to live, eat, shop, and travel in our city without having to worry about being the victim of a crime," said Sgt. Christopher Johnson of the Moody PD. "Unfortunately, not everyone agrees. For those that do not, we have, and will continue to, seek to resolve crimes against our residents and visitors utilizing a combination of dedicated professionals and the most effective technology available to us. To that end, we have partnered with Flock Safety."

Moody PD has worked and solved numerous cases with just one camera in their arsenal already. This includes stolen tags and cars from Georgia, Florida, and Alabama, as well as the seizure of various illegal narcotics, and wanted suspects across the southeast region.

Moody police say they believe the program will not only be critical to continuing to solve crimes, but that it will also be a major force in deterring crime as well. "We think criminals will quickly get the message that if you commit a crime in the city of Moody, you won’t get away with it," said Chief Thomas Hunt.