Farmgate Stolen Vehicle Detection Cameras Roll Out Across New Zealand Rural Towns

Monday, 4 July 2022, 4:01 pm
Press Release: Farmgate

Farmgate announced today they plan to roll out up to 50 roadside stolen vehicle detection cameras across New Zealand, focused in rural communities, for free – in accordance with Farmgate’s social good strategy, says Managing Director Andrew Sing.

“Farmgate has an ambitious goal – to reduce rural crime by 50% through partnering with local rural communities. We are excited to invest in safe rural community strategies over the next 12 months,” said Mr Sing.

Farmgate’s tech uses German-made Mobotix Artificial Intelligence cameras that detect number plates – which are then compared to the NZ Police stolen vehicle database. Police are also notified when a stolen vehicle is picked up on a Farmgate camera.

“Farmgate has invested heavily in the best possible tech to ensure we shut down stolen vehicles entering our rural communities. Stopping criminals before they even start on a crime spree or a ram raid who know we are watching is the best deterrent,” says Sing.

Members of the public are also encouraged to download the free FARMGATE NETWORKS app on their device to be notified when a stolen vehicle is detected in their postcode.

“Our free app gives the power back to local communities. If you know there is a stolen vehicle in your postcode you can be on the lookout, and stop crime in its tracks,” he says.

Local communities can apply for a community camera (“FarmCOM”) through the Farmgate website. Farmgate is also hoping to hear from local councils that are interested in installing a FarmCOM in towns, says Sing.

“We have set up a form that can only be accessed via this link: www.farmgate.co.nz/farmcom - and we invite rural community groups to make an application for a FarmCOM system in their rural neighborhood.”

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