New Website Allows Public to Check License Plate Searches by Flock Cameras
A website called HaveIBeenFlocked.com allows drivers to check if their license plate has been searched by Flock surveillance cameras, which are increasingly used by law enforcement for reasons such as drug investigations and motor vehicle theft. The site compiles data…
Portland, OR, August 14, 2026 —
A new online tool, HaveIBeenFlocked.com, has emerged, offering drivers the ability to ascertain whether their license plates have been subjected to searches by Flock surveillance cameras. These cameras are seeing increased deployment by law enforcement agencies for purposes including drug investigations and motor vehicle theft investigations.
The website aggregates information derived from public records, which were reportedly obtained through Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests. However, HaveIBeenFlocked.com clarifies that it does not indicate whether a specific vehicle was observed by the cameras, nor does it detail any data that may have been captured.
The proliferation of these surveillance cameras by law enforcement has become a focal point for discussions surrounding privacy and potential overreach. Concerns have been voiced regarding the possibility of these systems being misused and potential access by immigration enforcement agencies.
Flock Safety, the company providing the camera systems, states that its technology is designed to help law enforcement solve crimes and enhance public safety. The cameras capture license plate data and imagery, which can then be searched by authorized law enforcement users to identify vehicles associated with criminal activity.
The ability for the public to check for potential searches of their license plates comes as debates continue about the balance between public safety technology and individual privacy rights. The information available on HaveIBeenFlocked.com is limited to the record of a search having occurred, not the context or outcome of that search.
The trend highlights a growing public interest in understanding how surveillance technology is being utilized and what data is being collected. As more law enforcement agencies adopt Flock cameras, the implications for data privacy and civil liberties are expected to remain a significant topic of discussion.
Story summarized from the original created by Brandy Beard on www.kptv.com, see more information here.
