Guides

Plain-language explainers sourced from public records and primary sources. We cite every claim and label every estimate.

• Do Flock Safety cameras issue speeding tickets?

  A clear-eyed look at what ALPR cameras actually capture, what they do not, and why most speeding tickets come from elsewhere.

  Published September 25, 2026

• How Flock Safety cameras work: what they see and store

  A plain-English breakdown of the hardware, the data captured, and the networks they plug into.

  Published September 25, 2026

• How long do police keep ALPR data?

  State-by-state retention rules, the federal patchwork, and how to request your own ALPR history.

  Published September 25, 2026

• How to file an ALPR / Flock FOIA request: state-by-state template

  Step-by-step instructions for requesting your city or state ALPR contract, camera count, retention policy, and data-sharing disclosures through FOIA, CPRA, FOIL, or state PIA laws.

  Published September 25, 2026

• Flock Safety vs Motorola Vigilant vs Genetec AutoVu: which ALPR is which?

  A vendor-by-vendor breakdown of the four biggest ALPR manufacturers in the US - hardware, data model, and who actually buys each one.

  Published September 25, 2026

• How long can police keep your ALPR data? State-by-state retention laws in 2026

  A reference table of ALPR data retention limits across US states - from 30 days (New Jersey) to indefinite (federal and most southern states).

  Published September 25, 2026

• How to find Flock Safety cameras near you (3 ways, no account needed)

  A practical walkthrough of three ways to check whether your street, neighborhood, or workplace is being scanned by ALPR cameras - all using public data, none requiring sign-up.

  Published September 25, 2026