Federal Way HOA installs license plate reader cameras to deter crime

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Published 2024-08-09
Some residents in Federal Way say they are enduring more crime in their neighborhood. Now one homeowner’s association is fighting back with technology, hoping to deter crime.

Last week the Westridge HOA in Federal Way purchased and installed five Flock Safety cameras, which are license plate reading cameras.

The HOA has more than 200 homes and the vice president of the HOA said crime has been a problem recently.

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All Comments (7)
  • @massdebation
    A ghost plate is when you cover your license plate with a light refracting glass cover. On a license plate reading camera, it will show up as a bright white rectangle. They cost around $20 on eBay.
  • @alecedgeworth2814
    If they don’t have facial recognition then how do they know if the one driving is the true owner of the vehicle?
  • @VinceYoutubr
    Hahaha, maybe focus on root cause vs patch work solution. Another waste of tax payer money
  • @dmpi483
    Good move. Don't expect the goverment to save you. You have to save yourself.
  • @Errol.C-nz
    WHAT .. A LOT .. of BS .. prevent crime my arse