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Lafayette Police Use Smart Cameras to Solve Crimes | Lafayette Louisiana News
Lafayette Police are deploying smart cameras that snap photos of every passing vehicle—especially in high-crime or high-traffic zones—to catch cars tied to crimes like hit-and-runs and thefts. Unlike regular surveillance, these Flock cameras focus on the back of vehicles to clearly capture license plates and unique features. Not all cameras in town are police-owned—some belong to other agencies or private companies using the same tech. Police stress these tools are for vehicle ID, not tracking people inside. They’ve solved daily cases, from stolen cars to missing persons, by combining camera…
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