Flock camera map: How many are in your neighborhood?

August 9, 2026 - 18:32

Flock Safety, the Atlanta-based surveillance technology firm, has expanded its network to include more than 5,000 law enforcement agency partners operating across 6,000 communities nationwide. The company's license plate recognition cameras, which are often mounted on poles and trailers, have become a common sight in suburbs and cities alike. But the company does not publish a full public map of every camera location, citing security and operational reasons. That leaves many residents wondering whether their own street or local shopping center is under watch.

The company says its cameras are used to solve crimes like car thefts and burglaries, and it points to thousands of successful investigations. However, privacy advocates have raised concerns about the sheer scale of the network and the lack of consistent oversight. Some communities have passed rules limiting how long footage can be stored or who can access it. Others have pushed back entirely, voting to remove cameras from public property.

If you want to know if your neighborhood is covered, your best bet is to check with your local police department or city council. Many agencies publish their own lists of camera sites in meeting agendas or public records requests. Flock also offers a community engagement page where residents can enter an address to see if nearby cameras are registered, though the tool does not show real-time locations. The company insists the network is a force multiplier for small departments, but the question of who watches the watchers remains open.