Download the Data
The full FlockLocations.com dataset is free to download for research, journalism, policy analysis, and public-interest use. Available as CSV and GeoJSON. Community-submitted records are licensed CC BY 4.0. OpenStreetMap-derived records are © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0.
Downloads
Full Dataset — CSV
CSVAll cameras (community + OpenStreetMap) as a flat spreadsheet. Opens in Excel, Google Sheets, R, or pandas. License: ODbL 1.0.
Full Dataset — GeoJSON
GeoJSONAll cameras (community + OpenStreetMap) as a GeoJSON FeatureCollection. Ready for QGIS, Mapbox, Leaflet, or Python. License: ODbL 1.0.
Verified Only — CSV
CSVCameras confirmed by multiple independent community reports. Higher confidence subset for analysis. License: CC BY 4.0.
Verified Only — GeoJSON
GeoJSONVerified community cameras as GeoJSON. Best starting point for mapping and spatial analysis. License: CC BY 4.0.
GET /api/cameras/export?format=csv or ?format=geojson. Add &verified=true to filter to confirmed cameras only.Data Dictionary
Field names are identical in both CSV and GeoJSON (as feature properties).
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
id | Unique camera record identifier |
lat | Latitude (WGS 84) |
lng | Longitude (WGS 84) |
address | Street address or nearest intersection as reported |
city | City name (normalized) |
state | Two-letter U.S. state abbreviation |
camera_type | Equipment type — typically "Flock Safety" or "ALPR" |
mounted_on | Mounting surface: pole, building, traffic signal, etc. |
notes | Contributor notes about the installation (may be empty) |
verified | true if confirmed by multiple independent reports |
confirm_count | Number of independent confirmations received |
reported_at | UTC timestamp of the original report |
License & Citation
This dataset has two license tiers. Community-submitted records are released under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 (CC BY 4.0). OpenStreetMap-derived records are © OpenStreetMap contributors and released under the Open Database License (ODbL 1.0). The source field in each record identifies which license applies. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
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Attribution requirement: Any publication, map, or analysis using this data must include a visible credit to FlockLocations.com and, for OpenStreetMap-derived records, attribution to © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0).
Methodology & Caveats
Camera records come from two sources. Community records are submitted by members of the public who observe cameras from public roads and spaces. OpenStreetMap records are imported from the OpenStreetMap ALPR dataset (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0) and are tagged with source=openstreetmap in the data.
A community camera is marked verified when it has received independent confirmation from multiple reporters. OpenStreetMap-derived cameras start as unverified and can be confirmed by the community over time.
This dataset is not exhaustive. It represents cameras that community members have chosen to report, plus cameras tagged in OpenStreetMap. The true number of ALPR cameras in any given area is likely higher. Treat all counts as a floor, not a ceiling.
Coordinates are provided as reported and may have minor inaccuracies. Cameras may have been removed, relocated, or added since the report date. Always verify on-the-ground before relying on any individual record for time-sensitive purposes.
For full methodology details, see the Methodology page.
Who Uses This Data
Journalists
Map surveillance infrastructure in your coverage area. Identify which agencies operate the most cameras. Cross-reference with public records.
Researchers
Analyze spatial distribution of ALPR deployment. Study correlations with demographics, crime rates, or policy decisions.
Advocates & Policy
Quantify surveillance density in your community. Support legislative testimony with data. Build public-facing transparency tools.