City installing license-plate readers

AIRWAY HEIGHTS — The city is installing automated license-plate readers this month.

According to Police Chief Brad Richmond, the new Flock automated license plate readers are part of a high-speed, computer-controlled camera system mounted on street poles, streetlights and overpasses.

The cameras capture computer-readable images of license plates and vehicle characteristics, with recordings stored for 30 days, he said.

“We will have those cameras this month,” Richmond said. “This gives us the technology to help us facilitate improving the safety of our community.”

Several cameras will be instal...