Why this works: Flock contracts, ALPR policies and camera locations are public records in every
state. One email — under your state's records law — gets you the facts your city isn't volunteering.
This tool writes that email for you.
How it works — 3 steps
1
Pick your state & city — choose what to ask for (contract, camera
locations, retention policy, data sharing). Takes 30 seconds.
2
Generate your letter — copy it (📋) or open it in your email (📧). Fill in
your name and email at the bottom.
3
Send it to your city's records division — find the email on your police
department's website (look for "Records" or "Public Information"). State law gives them a deadline
to respond, usually 10–30 days.
📧 Open in email
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How to send it: fill in your name, email and (optional) address at the bottom, then copy into an
email to the department's records division. Most states require a response within 10–30 days. If they
deny it, they must cite the specific exemption — and you can appeal. This is not legal advice.
Why ask about Flock cameras specifically
Every Flock deployment is a government contract — and that contract is a public record. The same goes for the camera list, the data retention policy, and any data sharing agreements. These four documents answer the questions residents actually have: how long is my plate data kept, who can see it, and whether the cameras were properly approved.
What to do with the answers
- Compare the retention policy against your state's ALPR law.
- Check whether the cameras were approved in a public meeting.
- Bring the facts to a city council meeting or HOA board.
- Share your findings — use the ban tracker to see what other cities did.