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Flock Cameras
in New York.

There are an estimated 350+ Flock Safety ALPR cameras operating in the New York, New York area — scanning every passing vehicle with no warrant required.

350+
Cameras mapped
F
Surveillance grade
0
Warrants required
30+
Days data stored

Surveillance Grade

F
New York — NY

Extremely high surveillance. One of the most heavily monitored cities in the US.

UnFlocked grades cities based on estimated camera density relative to population and road network size. A higher grade means more cameras per mile of road — and more scans of your license plate every time you drive.

What Flock Cameras Collect in New York

Every time you drive past a Flock camera in New York, the system logs your license plate number, vehicle make, model, color, direction of travel, and any distinctive features like bumper stickers, roof racks, or damage.

That data is uploaded instantly to Flock's cloud platform — Falcon — and shared with every law enforcement agency on the network. In New York, that includes local police departments, county sheriffs, and state patrol, all of whom can query your vehicle's movement history with no warrant.

Flock Safety states that data is deleted after 30 days by default — but individual agencies in New York can configure longer retention periods, and there is no state law limiting how long this data can be kept.

See Every Camera in New York

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Flock cameras are in New York?
Based on crowdsourced data from DeFlock, there are an estimated 350+ Flock Safety ALPR cameras operating in the New York, NY area. New cameras are added regularly — use the UnFlocked map for the most current count.
Is it legal to avoid Flock cameras in New York?
Yes, completely legal. You have the absolute legal right to choose which roads you drive on. UnFlocked helps you make informed routing decisions — the same way Waze helps you avoid speed traps. No laws in New York prohibit route planning to avoid surveillance cameras.
Can New York police see where I've driven?
If your vehicle has been captured by Flock cameras in New York, yes — any officer at any of the 3,000+ agencies on Flock's network can query your vehicle's movement history with no warrant required. Your data is stored for at least 30 days.
Who operates Flock cameras in New York?
Flock cameras in New York are operated by a combination of local police departments, the county sheriff's office, private homeowners associations, and businesses. Flock Safety provides the cameras as a service — individual agencies and property owners pay a subscription fee.

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