How To Know If You’ve Been ‘Flocked’ As Concerns Grow Over Automated License Plate Readers

Flock Safety’s network of 120,000 license plate reader cameras across 49 states helps police track stolen cars, missing kids, and wanted suspects, but civil rights groups warn the system can also quietly log the everyday movements of people who have done nothing wrong. If you want to know whether your plate has turned up in a police search, the independent site “Have I Been Flocked” lets you check using audit logs obtained through public records requests. You can also dig into local government purchasing records and city council minutes to find out whether your town is part of the network.