Corpus Christi police are clarifying what license plate reader technology the department uses ahead of a City Council briefing Tuesday morning.
Police Chief Mike Markle is scheduled to brief council members following community concerns surrounding automated license plate readers, including Flock cameras seen around the city.
CCPD said it does not own, operate, or access information collected by Flock cameras. Police said Flock cameras located around Corpus Christi are privately owned and operated by businesses, organizations or other groups not connected to the city.
Instead, CCPD said it uses a separate license plate reader system called Vigilant.
According to the department, Vigilant records a vehicle’s license plate number along with the date and time the vehicle passes a camera. Police said the system does not collect information such as the registered owner’s name, personal history, or driving record.
“The Corpus Christi Police Department understands the community’s concerns surrounding data collection, storage, and privacy,” Markle said. “We appreciate the opportunity to discuss our technology, its capabilities, and our strict operational policies directly with the City Council and the public.”
Tuesday’s briefing is expected to provide more details on the technology CCPD uses and how the department handles the information it collects.