Fort Wayne Police Deploy License Plate Tech | Fort Wayne News

Fort Wayne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Fort Wayne’s police are deploying smart license plate readers to crack tough cases — capturing vehicle details even when witnesses forget plate numbers. Built with privacy safeguards, the system logs only plates and vehicles, not people, and data vanishes after 180 days. Flock Safety’s tech suite lets communities pick tools like audio sensors or drones based on local needs — from gun violence hotspots to park surveillance. Meanwhile, city council weighed in on data centers, launching a task force to tackle quality-of-life and environmental concerns, while debating wastewater testing and…