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Vicksburg Today
By the People, for the People
Vicksburg Deploys License Plate Readers to Fight Crime
New camera system aims to aid law enforcement investigations and response times
Apr. 8, 2026 at 6:07pm
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Vicksburg's new license plate reader cameras aim to enhance law enforcement's ability to respond to and investigate crimes.Vicksburg TodayThe City of Vicksburg, Mississippi is partnering with Flock Safety to install 10 license plate reader cameras around the city in an effort to help law enforcement solve crimes more effectively. The solar-powered, LTE-connected cameras will be placed in key locations and can notify police in real-time when a vehicle connected to a crime or safety alert is detected, allowing for faster response times and more efficient investigations.
Why it matters
License plate reader technology has become a controversial tool, raising privacy concerns, but many cities are deploying these systems to aid law enforcement in fighting property crimes, locating stolen vehicles, and identifying suspects. Vicksburg is the latest municipality to adopt this approach, joining a growing number of communities using advanced surveillance to enhance public safety.
The details
The Flock Safety system uses solar-powered, LTE-connected cameras installed along public rights-of-way without the need for traditional infrastructure. Mayor Willis Thompson said the cameras were partially funded through grant dollars. When a vehicle connected to a crime or safety alert is detected, the system can notify law enforcement in real-time, allowing for faster response and more effective investigations. The platform also enables officers to quickly search vehicle data to generate leads, locate stolen vehicles, and identify suspects.
- Vicksburg announced the new camera deployment on April 8, 2026.
The players
Willis Thompson
The mayor of Vicksburg, Mississippi who announced the city's partnership with Flock Safety to install license plate reader cameras.
Larry Burns
The police chief of Vicksburg, Mississippi who stated the new technology will enhance the department's ability to respond and investigate crimes.
Flock Safety
A company that provides solar-powered, LTE-connected license plate reader cameras and software to law enforcement agencies.
What they’re saying
“The technology will enhance the department's ability to respond and investigate.”
— Larry Burns, Vicksburg Police Chief
What’s next
The 10 initial license plate reader cameras will be installed across Vicksburg in the coming weeks, with the potential for the city to expand the system further if it proves effective.
The takeaway
Vicksburg's adoption of license plate reader technology highlights the ongoing debate around the balance between public safety and privacy concerns. While these systems can aid law enforcement, they also raise questions about government surveillance and the protection of civil liberties.
