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Abilene police using 13 flock camera license plate readers to fight crime
Summary by Abilene News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Erica Garner , as published by BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News
· July 23, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A total of 13 flock camera license plate readers are being used for this purpose.
The Abilene Police Department is utilizing technology to combat crime in the city. A total of 13 flock camera license plate readers are being used for this purpose. These cameras are positioned along major roads in Abilene, although their exact locations have not been disclosed by the police department.
For more information on how these cameras are being used to capture vehicle information and fight crime, readers can refer to the full report from BigCountryHomepage, the online news source for KTAB CBS and KRBC NBC in Abilene, Texas.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 23, 2026 ·
Source: BigCountryHomepage (KTAB CBS / KRBC NBC) - News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Abilene Police Department is utilizing technology to combat crime in the city. A total of 13 flock camera license plate readers are being used for this purpose. These cameras are positioned along…
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