The Schertz Police Department leverages technology by utilizing license plate readers (LPR). We currently utilize Flock Safety Cameras as our current vendor. Data obtained from LPR databases is an investigative tool to help solve crimes and improve community safety. These stationary cameras capture images of license plates and limited vehicle characteristics - such as make, color, and visible features - to assist investigators in identifying vehicles connected to criminal activity.

Only authorized Schertz Police Department personnel who have been trained will have access to the system, and all access will be logged and audited. Captured data will be securely stored for only 30 days unless it is part of an active investigation. The cameras do not capture images of individuals and do not use facial recognition technology. All data collected will be used solely for law enforcement purposes. 

How Does Flock Work?

The Flock Safety Camera System uses fixed, pole-mounted license plate-reading cameras to capture images of vehicles; registering their make, model, color, and license plate number. That information is then compared against public safety databases logging stolen vehicles, active arrest warrants, and various alerts like the AMBER system for abducted children.

If the Flock system identifies a vehicle in one of those databases, it will immediately alert Schertz Police so that officers can respond appropriately. The system can also be used to assist officers during investigations in which witnesses are able to provide information about a vehicle of interest. An ALPR alert or hit notification does not, by itself, establish probable cause for an arrest. Rather, it serves as an investigative lead that must be independently verified before any enforcement or investigative action is taken.

Please note, the system does not capture drivers' or passengers' faces, and data is not used for immigration enforcement or monitoring 1st Amendment-protected expressive activity. Information and images are automatically deleted after 30 days. All data is stored securely with end-to-end encryption. Each search requires justification, and the data is owned by the Schertz Police Department and is never sold or shared with third parties. Flock does not store any name, address, or date of birth of individuals. Unless it pertains to a criminal investigation, all data automatically deletes after 30 days. 

For additional information and data about our Flock Safety system, please click to visit our Transparency Portal.

ALPR Locations

An asterisk means the camera has been relocated due to construction. New location is to be determined. 

  1. FM 3009 @ Interstate 35
  2. Roy Richard Drive @ I-35 SB
  3. FM 3009 @ Bell North Drive SB
  4. FM 78 @ 1st Street
  5. FM 78 @ Shady Creek Lane
  6. Green Valley Road @ Green Vally Loop
  7. FM 2252 @ I-35 Frontage - NB
  8. FM 2252 @ Old Nacogdoches - SB
  9. *FM 482 @ Jesses Circle
  10. I-35N @ Irola Drive
  11. Roy Richard @ Exchange
  12. Schertz Parkway @ I-35 SB
  13. *FM 1518 @ Lisa Meadows
  14. FM 1518 @ Lower Seguin Road
  1. FM 1518 @ I-10 Frontage Road NB
  2. FM 3009 @ I-35 N
  3. FM 1518 @ Trainer Hale Road
  4. Ripps Kreusler Road @ Roy Richard Drive
  5. Schertz Parkway @ Beck Street
  6. Roy Richard Drive @ Seguin Road
  7. FM 1518 @ Maske Road
  8. Main Street @ E Aviation Blvd NB
  9. Main Street @ E Aviation Blvd SB
  10. E Aviation Blvd @ Main Street
  11. I-10 Frontage Road @ FM 1518
  12. Lower Seguin Road @ Greaves Lane
  13. Borgfeld Road @ Dietz Road
  14. Hubertus Road @ I-35N Frontage Road
  1. I-35 Frontage Road NB @ Cibolo Valley Drive
  2. I-35 N Frontage Road @ Schwab Road SB
  3. I-35N Frontage Road @ Forester Bend
  4. Roy Richard Drive @ Green Valley Road NB
  5. Roy Richard Drive @ Green Valley Road SB
  6. Schertz Parkway @ Elbel Road NB
  7. Schertz Parkway @ Elbel Road SB
  8. Live Oak Road @ Roy Richard Drive
  9. Lookout Road @ Schertz Parkway
  10. Tri County Pkwy @ FM 3009
  11. I-35 N @ Cibolo Crossing
  12. Exchange Avenue @ FM 382
  13. FM 3009 @ I-35



Frequently Asked Questions

 

A system that captures images of license plates and vehicle data. Schertz Police Department LPR only captures still images. It compares those plates against national law enforcement databases, for matches, like those of reported stolen vehicles, stolen license plates, missing persons, and Amber Alerts. 
Data collected by the Flock camera system is strictly controlled and accessible only by trained and authorized personnel within the Schertz Police Department and approved law enforcement partners. Access is securely managed through strict controls, protocols, and audit logs to ensure accountability, transparency, and privacy.
No, current case law has determined that LPR data collection on public streets does not constitute a search. The cameras capture still images of license plates and vehicle details which is only retained for 30 days, unless it pertains to a criminal investigation. They do not record personal details of individuals, have facial recognition capabilities, or collect personal identification information. The system is designed specifically to help law enforcement identify vehicles associated with criminal activities or missing persons.
The Schertz Police is committed to full transparency about the use of an ALPR camera system. We have established a Transparency Portal (provided by Flock) that is accessible through the police department's website. View the Flock Safety - Schertz TX PD Transparency Portal. This portal will provide real-time insights into how many searches have been performed, license plates scanned, and other operational details conducted by the Schertz Police Department.
The digital data is automatically deleted after 30 days, unless it pertains to a criminal investigation.
Each officer utilizes their own login to the Flock software. Officers can log in to the Flock Safety portal using their Mobile Dispatch Terminal (MDT) inside their vehicle or their department-issued cell phone. The Flock Safety portal will run in the background and, when an alert is indicated, the alert will sound and show up on the officer's screen.