BILLINGS — Those who have shopped on the West End of Billings might not have even noticed them.

See what's being said about the new cameras: Flock Safety cameras help fight crime, raise safety concerns in Montana

AI-enabled cameras operated by Flock Safety are being used by retailers, such as Home Depot and Lowe's in Billings, to stop crime at their stores.

According to the company that makes them, they track license plates. They can also pick up the make and model of cars, color, bumper stickers, and even a dent.

These stores use them in parking lots and share data with police when crimes like shoplifting happen.

Paris Lewbel, a spokesperson from Flock Safety, explained how they work for private companies.

"You may see a vehicle involved in an incident and say, 'Oh, that's a whit

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