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ALPR Cameras Near Boston Law Enforcement

Community-reported Flock Safety license plate reader cameras in the Boston, Massachusetts 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.

54
Reported
54
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 Boston

54 Flock Safety ALPR cameras reported in Boston, Massachusetts. 54 independently verified by community members.

800 Boylston St
Street Light Pole✓ Verified
600 William T Morrissey Blvd
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Gallivan Blvd & Dorchester Ave
Utility Pole✓ Verified
700 Atlantic Ave
Street Sign Post✓ Verified
Commonwealth Ave & Harvard Ave
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Gallivan Blvd & Granite Ave
Utility pole✓ Verified
Cambridge St & Brighton Ave
Utility pole✓ Verified
Hyde Park Ave & Cleary Sq
Utility pole✓ Verified
Bowdoin St & Washington St
Traffic pole✓ Verified
Warren St & Blue Hill Ave
Street pole✓ Verified
Meridian St & Chelsea St
Street pole✓ Verified
Blue Hill Ave & Morton St
Utility pole✓ Verified
Cambridge St & Staniford St
Traffic pole✓ Verified
Columbus Ave & Massachusetts Ave
Utility pole✓ Verified
Washington St & Hyde Park Ave
Street pole✓ Verified
Gallivan Blvd & Granite Ave
Traffic pole✓ Verified
Morrissey Blvd & Freeport St
Utility pole✓ Verified
US 1
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Massachusetts Turnpike
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Rutherford Avenue
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Callahan Tunnel
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Sumner Tunnel
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Massachusetts Turnpike
Utility Pole✓ Verified
John F. Fitzgerald Expressway
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Massachusetts Turnpike
Utility Pole✓ Verified
US 1
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Massachusetts Turnpike
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Trinity Place
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Lewis Wharf
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Blue Hill Avenue
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Harvard Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Washington Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Erie Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Columbia Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Columbia Road
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Rivermoor Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Rivermoor Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Saratoga Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Saratoga Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Columbus Avenue
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Heath Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Frawley Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
East Broadway
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Kneeland Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Melnea Cass Boulevard
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Huntington Avenue
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Church Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
East Broadway
Utility Pole✓ Verified
I Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Byron Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Kneeland Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Adams Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Pearl Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified
Stillings Street
Utility Pole✓ Verified

How to Confirm Official ALPR Use Boston

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.

Massachusetts ALPR Data Retention Law

Retention period:No statewide limit

Massachusetts has no statewide ALPR retention law. Boston, Cambridge, and many suburban communities use Flock Safety and other ALPR systems. The ACLU of Massachusetts has documented widespread deployment and called for legislative action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Boston Police Department use Flock Safety cameras?

This map shows community-reported cameras in Boston — it does not confirm which agency operates each device. 54 cameras have been documented in Boston by community members. To confirm official use, submit a public records request to the Boston Police Department.

How long does Boston law enforcement keep ALPR data?

Massachusetts has no statewide ALPR retention law. Boston, Cambridge, and many suburban communities use Flock Safety and other ALPR systems. The ACLU of Massachusetts has documented widespread deployment and called for legislative action. Retention period: No statewide limit.

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

Submit a public records request to the Boston 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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