Step 1: Location

Note the intersection, street address, or coordinates. Be as specific as possible. If using coordinates, a smartphone GPS app can help.

Step 2: Description

Describe what you see. What color is the pole or mounting? What does the camera look like? When do you think it was installed? Any visible signage?

Step 3: Photo (Optional)

A photo of the camera hardware from public property is helpful. You're documenting PUBLIC surveillance equipment, not photographing people or private property.

Step 4: Submit

Use the form below, email us, contribute directly to DeFlock.org, or post in the Facebook group. All methods feed into our community inventory.

Flock Safety Falcon Camera

Appearance: Box-shaped camera, typically gray or black, mounted on poles at intersections or on building exteriors. Usually 6-12 inches wide.

Mounting: Often at high points (15-20+ feet) to capture license plates from vehicles passing below. May be mounted on:

• Traffic signal poles at intersections
• Street light poles
• Building corners or walls
• Dedicated camera poles

Indicators: May have visible cables, small indicator lights, or FCC compliance markings. Sometimes accompanied by disclaimer signs (though this is rare).

Other Traffic Cameras (What to Distinguish From)

Red light cameras: Look similar but usually have visible flash units and are specifically mounted at traffic signal heads facing through traffic.

Traffic monitoring cameras: May look like domes or PTZ (pan-tilt-zoom) cameras. These count traffic volume but don't read plates.

Security cameras: Often smaller, white or black dome/bullet cameras on buildings. Typically lower resolution.

Key difference: Flock cameras are optimized for reading license plates from a distance. They're positioned at angles that capture plate data, not surveillance of a specific area.

Documentation Tips

• Get permission: Photo from public property is legal. Don't trespass or enter private property.
• Capture angle: Photo from the front or side showing the camera's orientation
• Context: Include the pole/mounting and surrounding area so others can find it
• Avoid people: Don't photograph people, license plates of nearby vehicles, or private property
• Note time/date: When did you take this photo or spot the camera?

What You're NOT Doing

This inventory is NOT about:

• Photographing people or their vehicles
• Trespassing on private property
• Interfering with or damaging equipment
• Creating evidence of specific criminal activity

What you ARE doing: Documenting PUBLIC surveillance infrastructure in your community. This is a form of transparency and civic engagement.

✅ Legal & Encouraged

• Photographing surveillance equipment on public property
• Noting camera locations and installation dates
• Sharing observations with community members
• Filing FOIA requests for government records
• Speaking at city council meetings
• Contributing to national databases like DeFlock.org

⚠️ Caution Required

• Be aware of your surroundings when documenting cameras
• Don't trespass on private property
• Don't enter areas marked "No Trespassing" or "Private Property"
• Avoid dangerous intersections or traffic areas
• Consider going in groups for safety and verification
• Stick to facts—no speculation or conspiracy claims

🚫 Do NOT

• Photograph people or license plates of vehicles
• Interfere with, damage, or tamper with camera equipment
• Trespass on private property
• Make claims you can't verify with evidence
• Take unnecessary risks to yourself or others
• Use information to harass or endanger specific police officers