150,071 cameras tracked live
Flock camera locations, on one simple map.
License plate readers across the US, Canada, UK, and Europe — all from open community data. Pinch, zoom, or tap “find cameras near me” — no account, no app.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors, updated continuously.
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Every camera pin comes from OpenStreetMap, the open dataset behind the leading ALPR transparency projects. No accounts, no paywalls.
Every state, one map
From Texas to Michigan to Georgia, browse Flock camera locations in all 50 states — or jump straight to the cameras closest to you.
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One map, clear pins, plain-English answers. Everything you want to know about the cameras on your commute, without the clutter.
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The basics
What is a Flock camera?
Flock cameras are automated license plate readers built by Flock Safety, one of the largest ALPR vendors in the United States. Each camera photographs passing vehicles and logs the plate, make, color, and other identifying details into a searchable database that is typically shared across law enforcement agencies. Thousands of cities, neighborhoods, and businesses have installed them — usually on small poles with solar panels near intersections and entrances.
Because there is no official public map, most people have no idea where these cameras are. This site exists to change that: it plots every ALPR reported by the OpenStreetMap community onto one fast, simple map.
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Flock camera locations by state
Pick a state to see its cameras on the map, the cities where they are most often reported, and answers to common local questions.
- Alabama2,758
- Alaska6
- Arizona2,671
- Arkansas1,059
- California20,557
- Colorado2,685
- Connecticut995
- Delaware442
- Florida9,680
- Georgia9,860
- Hawaii53
- Idaho462
- Illinois7,375
- Indiana3,715
- Iowa891
- Kansas2,100
- Kentucky1,910
- Louisiana2,066
- Maine62
- Maryland1,017
- Massachusetts1,189
- Michigan3,672
- Minnesota1,486
- Mississippi1,124
- Missouri3,454
- Montana69
- Nebraska554
- Nevada958
- New Hampshire68
- New Jersey2,275
- New Mexico1,041
- New York4,325
- North Carolina3,691
- North Dakota221
- Ohio6,819
- Oklahoma1,469
- Oregon576
- Pennsylvania3,634
- Rhode Island310
- South Carolina2,067
- South Dakota161
- Tennessee3,623
- Texas16,821
- Utah1,058
- Vermont30
- Virginia3,363
- Washington2,269
- West Virginia247
- Wisconsin2,092
- Wyoming72
- Washington, D.C.151
Numbers are cameras reported in each state so far. Also: Canada, United Kingdom, Europe.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Flock camera?
A Flock camera is an automated license plate reader (ALPR) made by Flock Safety. It photographs every passing vehicle and records the plate number, along with details like the vehicle’s make, color, and distinguishing features, in a searchable database. They are used by police departments, homeowners associations, and businesses across the United States.
How do I find Flock camera locations near me?
Use the live map on this page and tap “Find cameras near me” to center the map on your location. Every red dot is an ALPR camera reported by the OpenStreetMap community. You can also browse camera locations state by state.
Are Flock camera locations public information?
There is no official public map of Flock camera locations. Some cities and police departments disclose locations through transparency portals or public records requests, but most do not. Community projects fill the gap by documenting cameras that are visible from public roads.
What does a Flock camera look like?
Most Flock cameras are small black or gray rectangular cameras mounted on a dedicated pole, often paired with a solar panel above them. They are typically installed at neighborhood entrances, intersections, and parking lot exits, angled to face oncoming traffic.
How accurate is this Flock camera map?
The map shows ALPR cameras reported by OpenStreetMap contributors, the same open dataset used by other transparency projects. It is updated continuously but is not exhaustive — cameras exist that have not been mapped yet, and a small number of pins may be outdated.
Can I add a camera that is missing from the map?
Yes. Camera locations come from OpenStreetMap, which anyone can edit. If you see an ALPR that is not on the map, you can add it on openstreetmap.org by tagging a node with man_made=surveillance and surveillance:type=ALPR, and it will appear here.
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Guides
What Is a Flock Camera?
What Flock cameras are, what they record, who uses them, and how long the data is kept — explained in plain English.
02What Does a Flock Camera Look Like?
How to recognize a Flock Safety camera: size, color, mounting, solar panels, and the spots they are usually installed.
03Are Flock Camera Locations Public?
Whether Flock camera locations are public record, what cities disclose, and how community maps fill the gap.
04How to Find Flock Cameras Near You
Practical ways to find Flock camera locations in your area: live maps, transparency portals, and public records.
05How to Report a Flock Camera You Found
Spotted a Flock or ALPR camera that isn't on the map? Here's exactly how to report it — the free app to use, the manual method, and what happens next.
06DeFlock & Other Flock Camera Maps Compared
DeFlock, FlockHopper, Eyes on Flock, Atlas of Surveillance, and this site — what each Flock camera map shows and which to use.
07How Much Does a Flock Camera Cost?
What Flock cameras cost per year, who pays for them, and whether private citizens can buy one — the subscription model explained.
08Who Can Access Flock Camera Data?
Who can search Flock camera footage, how long data is kept, how agencies share it, and how to request footage about your own vehicle.