Why this works: Flock contracts, ALPR policies, camera locations — and in many states, the records tied to your own license plate — are public records you can request. One email under your state’s records law gets you the facts. This tool writes that email.
Flock contracts, ALPR policies and camera locations are public records in every
state. One email — under your state's records law — gets you the facts your city isn't volunteering.
This tool writes that email for you.
How it works — 3 steps
1
Pick your state & city — choose what to ask for (contract, camera
locations, retention policy, data sharing). Takes 30 seconds.
2
Generate your letter — copy it (📋) or open it in your email (📧). Fill in
your name and email at the bottom.
3
Send it to your city's records division — find the email on your police
department's website (look for "Records" or "Public Information"). State law gives them a deadline
to respond, usually 10–30 days.
📧 Open in email
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How to send it: fill in your name, email and (optional) address at the bottom, then copy into an
email to the department's records division. Most states require a response within 10–30 days. If they
deny it, they must cite the specific exemption — and you can appeal. This is not legal advice.
A request is only the first step.
If the agency quotes a high fee, denies the request, delays its response or says no records exist, the complete kit includes editable follow-up and scope-narrowing templates.
Get the Complete Action Kit — $12Why ask about Flock cameras specifically
Every Flock deployment is a government contract — and that contract is a public record. The same goes for the camera list, the data retention policy, and any data sharing agreements. These four documents answer the questions residents actually have: how long is my plate data kept, who can see it, and whether the cameras were properly approved.
What to do with the answers
- Compare the retention policy against your state's ALPR law.
- Check whether the cameras were approved in a public meeting.
- Bring the facts to a city council meeting or HOA board.
- Share your findings — use the ban tracker to see what other cities did.