Guides
Plain-English answers to the questions people ask about being watched. Every factual or legal claim links its source.
What are Flock cameras?What they record, what they look like, who can search the data and how long it's kept.What data do license plate readers collect?Plate, time, place, photo and "vehicle fingerprint", plus each state's retention rules.Am I being followed?The warning signs an investigator looks for, and what to do safely.How to check your car for a GPS trackerA step-by-step check of the places trackers get hidden, plus phone scans for AirTags.How to find hidden camerasAirbnb, hotel or home: where they hide, and how to look.Does my city use Flock?How to find out, and a public-records request template.
Estimate only. Based on publicly available, crowdsourced data (© OpenStreetMap contributors / DeFlock), which is incomplete and may be wrong. Many cameras, including mobile and commercial plate readers, are not mapped. This cannot tell whether you or your vehicle is being tracked. Not legal advice. Not for evading law enforcement or breaking any law. Provided as-is, with no warranty and no liability. Full disclaimer.