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Not just for police: A Norfolk HOA plans to deploy Flock license plate cameras

The Lochhaven Homeowners Association recently received Norfolk City Council approval to install two Flock automatic license plate reader cameras. Norfolk City Manager Pat Roberts said this is the first time to his knowledge a Norfolk HOA has requested approval to use the cameras.

A Flock Camera, an automated license plate reader, hangs on a traffic signal support pole at the intersection of Granby Street and East Little Creek Road in Norfolk on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. A Norfolk homeowners association recently received city approval to install two Flock cameras in the Lochhaven neighborhood. (Kendall Warner / The Virginian-Pilot)

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