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ALPR Cameras Near Santa Monica Law Enforcement

Community-reported Flock Safety license plate reader cameras in the Santa Monica, 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.

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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 Santa Monica

80 Flock Safety ALPR cameras reported in Santa Monica, California. 80 independently verified by community members.

Lincoln Blvd & Rose Ave
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Santa Monica Boulevard
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Santa Monica Boulevard
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Ocean Way
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Lincoln Boulevard
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Ocean Avenue
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Wilshire Boulevard
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Santa Monica Boulevard
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Santa Monica Boulevard
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20th Street
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20th Street
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Pico Boulevard
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Montana Avenue
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Ocean Avenue
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5th Street
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Ocean Avenue
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Moomat Ahiko Way
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Santa Monica Freeway
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Cloverfield Boulevard
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20th Street
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Franklin Street
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14th Street
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Ocean Park Boulevard
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Ocean Park Boulevard
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23rd Street
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Barnard Way
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Santa Monica Freeway
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Barnard Way
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Ocean Park Boulevard
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Ocean Park Boulevard
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Pico Boulevard
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Pico Boulevard
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23rd Street
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Ocean Park Boulevard
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Ocean Park Boulevard
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Ocean Park Boulevard
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7th Street
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4th Street
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14th Street
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Montana Avenue
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23rd Street
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Olympic Boulevard
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Santa Monica Boulevard
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Santa Monica Boulevard
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Lincoln Boulevard
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Ocean Avenue
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Ocean Avenue
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16th Street
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Santa Monica
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Olympic Boulevard
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26th Street
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Stewart Street
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Olympic Boulevard
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Colorado Avenue
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7th Street
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Barnard Way
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4th Street
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4th Street
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Pico Boulevard
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Pico Boulevard
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20th Street
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Woodacres Road
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Larkin Place
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Taft Way
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Barnard Way
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Pacific Coast Highway
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Pacific Coast Highway
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SM Pier Walkway East
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Olympic Boulevard
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Olympic Boulevard
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Olympic Drive
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4th Street
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4th Street
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4th Street
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Main Street
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26th Street
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20th Street
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20th Street
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Cloverfield Boulevard
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23rd Street
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How to Confirm Official ALPR Use Santa Monica

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 Santa Monica Police Department use Flock Safety cameras?

This map shows community-reported cameras in Santa Monica — it does not confirm which agency operates each device. 80 cameras have been documented in Santa Monica by community members. To confirm official use, submit a public records request to the Santa Monica Police Department.

How long does Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica?

Submit a public records request to the Santa Monica 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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