The city of Lavon is taking another step toward community safety with the deployment of new Flock Safety camera systems across the community, including two units installed along State Highway 78.
According to the Lavon Police Department, the technology is designed to strengthen law enforcement operations while maintaining clear privacy safeguards for residents.
How The Technology Works
The cameras use Automatic License Plate Recognition, or ALPR, to identify vehicles that may be linked to criminal activity or active alerts. Strategically placed at major intersections and high-traffic roadways, the system can help officers quickly locate stolen vehicles or cars associated with AMBER or Silver alerts.
When a match is detected, officers receive real-time notifications, allowing them to respond more efficiently and focus resources where they are most needed.
City officials emphasized that the system is designed with privacy in mind. The cameras do not capture images of people or faces, only vehicles and license plates. All data is securely stored for 30 days before being automatically deleted, and access to the system is restricted exclusively to law enforcement. Information collected by the cameras is never shared with third parties.
A Tool Used County-Wide
Flock Safety cameras are already in use in thousands of communities across the country. Law enforcement agencies have credited the technology with helping solve crimes more quickly and enabling departments to allocate officers more strategically through data-informed policing.
Photo: Flock Safety
Lavon also joins a growing number of Collin County cities using the technology. Plano expanded its public safety toolkit in 2023 with the purchase of 50 deployable license plate reader cameras, while Frisco, an early adopter, added additional Flock Safety cameras in 2025.
A Fast-Growing City Plans Ahead
Lavon is quickly becoming one of North Texas’ fastest-growing cities. A November 2025 report ranked the city’s 75166 ZIP code among the hottest in the nation for inbound moves relative to population, with 10.8 moves per capita in October.
“Not only have we seen over 50% growth in population since January 2024, we are also expecting approximately 30,000 more people to move to Lavon in the next five-plus years, if all approved dwelling units are constructed,” Lavon City Manager Kim Dobbs told Local Profile.
With a population under 12,000, Lavon continues to attract newcomers seeking affordability and space near Dallas. The city’s median home price is about $355,000, well below many surrounding markets.
To keep pace, Lavon is updating its comprehensive plan, reviewing roads, land use, parks, infrastructure and city services. A community forum held in November 2025 invited residents to help shape how the city grows in the years ahead.
Community Support And Next Steps
Lavon police leaders say the new cameras represent a collaborative effort between the department, city leadership and the broader community.
“Protecting our community is a top priority, and this new technology represents an important step forward in crime prevention and investigative support,” the department said. “The Lavon Police Department thanks the city council and community stakeholders for their continued support of public safety initiatives.”
As Lavon continues to grow, officials say investments like this are part of a broader strategy to ensure the city remains both connected and secure.
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