Community Data

ALPR Cameras Near Palo Alto Law Enforcement

Community-reported Flock Safety license plate reader cameras in the Palo Alto, California area. This data is sourced from public reports — it does not confirm which agency operates each device. Use public records requests to get official confirmation.

48
Reported
48
Verified
0
Unverified

Community data only. Community data only. This page shows cameras reported by community members. It does not confirm that any specific agency operates these devices. Camera operators are not always publicly disclosed. To confirm official use, submit a public records request.

Reported ALPR Cameras Palo Alto

48 Flock Safety ALPR cameras reported in Palo Alto, California. 48 independently verified by community members.

El Camino Real & Embarcadero Rd
Street pole✓ Verified
Embarcadero Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
West Charleston Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Arastradero Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
East Charleston Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
East Bayshore Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Embarcadero Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Middlefield Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Oregon Expressway
Utility Pole✓ Verified
El Camino Real
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Quarry Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Quarry Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Quarry Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Quarry Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Arboretum Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Arboretum Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Quarry Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Vineyard Lane
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Plum Lane
Utility Pole✓ Verified
London Plane Way
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Sand Hill Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
El Camino Real
Utility Pole✓ Verified
El Camino Real
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Embarcadero Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
El Camino Real
Utility Pole✓ Verified
El Camino Real
Utility Pole✓ Verified
El Camino Real
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Page Mill Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
East Charleston Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
San Antonio Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
West Charleston Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
London Plane Way
Utility Pole✓ Verified
West El Camino Real
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Escondido Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Oberlin Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Wellesley Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Yale Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Bowdoin Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Alma Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
San Antonio Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Palo Alto Avenue
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Middlefield Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Middlefield Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
University Avenue
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Chaucer Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
El Camino Real
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Thain Way
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Bryson Avenue
Utility Pole✓ Verified

How to Confirm Official ALPR Use Palo Alto

Community reports show where cameras exist, but not who operates them. To get official confirmation, submit a public records request under your state’s open records law.

  1. 1Search for “[City] Police Department FOIA” or “[State] public records request” to find the correct form or email address.
  2. 2Request “all contracts, invoices, or agreements with Flock Safety, Inc.” and “all ALPR data retention policies.”
  3. 3Ask for “all records containing license plate [YOUR PLATE]” to see if your vehicle has been scanned.
  4. 4Most agencies must respond within 10–30 business days. Follow up in writing if they miss the deadline.

California ALPR Data Retention Law

Retention period:Varies by agency; AB 1215 restricts facial recognition on body cams

California has some of the most active ALPR policy debates in the country. While there is no single statewide retention cap for ALPR data, many agencies operate under local ordinances or department policies limiting retention to 60–180 days. The California Values Act and various city-level surveillance ordinances add additional layers of oversight.

Statute: Cal. Civ. Code § 1798.90.5 et seq.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Palo Alto Police Department use Flock Safety cameras?

This map shows community-reported cameras in Palo Alto — it does not confirm which agency operates each device. 48 cameras have been documented in Palo Alto by community members. To confirm official use, submit a public records request to the Palo Alto Police Department.

How long does Palo Alto law enforcement keep ALPR data?

California has some of the most active ALPR policy debates in the country. While there is no single statewide retention cap for ALPR data, many agencies operate under local ordinances or department policies limiting retention to 60–180 days. The California Values Act and various city-level surveillance ordinances add additional layers of oversight. Retention period: Varies by agency; AB 1215 restricts facial recognition on body cams.

How do I find out if my car was scanned in Palo Alto?

Submit a public records request to the Palo Alto Police Department requesting all records containing your vehicle's license plate number. Some states require agencies to respond within 10–30 business days.

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