Step 1 — Check the tracker
Our live map compiles reported incident locations, and the 50-state index tracks what's documented in every state. These are maintained continuously from public records. For a one-tap status read, use the check-your-area tool — pick a state or use your location.
Step 2 — Ask your police department
Flock deployments are often approved through contracts that police departments hold. Ask directly whether your city or county uses Flock cameras and how long plate data is retained.
Step 3 — File a FOIA request
Public records requests work well here. Ask for: (1) any Flock Safety contract, (2) camera locations, and (3) the data-retention policy. Many agencies respond faster than you'd expect.
Step 4 — Check council meetings
Camera agreements are usually approved at city or county council meetings. Agendas and minutes are public — search them for "Flock" or "license plate reader".
Step 5 — Use community tools
Two free tools worth knowing: Have I Been Flocked lets you check if your plate has been scanned, and the open-source DeFlock project tracks cameras. Your location stays on your device when you use our tools — see our privacy policy.