Have You Been Flocked? New Tool Tracks Police Plate Searches

With all the talk about the Flock license plate readers, have you ever stopped to consider whether your car has been researched by law enforcement? Now, you can find out.

Tracking the Trackers: Inside the "Have I Been Flocked" Database

A public database project titled "Have I Been Flocked" gives drivers a rare glimpse into how law enforcement agencies utilize automated surveillance tools. According to the New York Post, he online platform gathers audit records to reveal whether specific license plates have been researched by operators using Flock Safety software. Rather than merely logging when a car passes an automated license plate reader, an entry on this site signifies that an individual actively searched for that specific plate within the system's search portal.

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How Audit Logs Expose Search Motivations

The compiled records detail why a particular tag was targeted. However, appearing in the system does not imply that a driver was the target of a criminal investigation, nor does the platform track the exact time or location a vehicle was photographed by roadside cameras.

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Public Record Limits

The platform collects its data by submitting public records requests to thousands of law enforcement entities nationwide. Despite these efforts, the project developers caution that the list of tags is not a complete list. Many cities restrict access to system logs, and records delivered through Freedom of Information Act disclosures are frequently heavily redacted.

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Flock Commercial Expansion Meets Mounting Community Backlash

Flock Safety operates as a commercial enterprise managing a vast network of artificial intelligence-driven cameras placed along public roads. While law enforcement loves the tool as an essential aid for solving crimes, the technology faces growing public resistance. Privacy concerns have escalated into active vandalism.