From Straight Arrow · · 1m 10s
MapQuest shows Flock camera locations
MapQuest now reveals where Flock license plate reader cameras are placed across the U.S.
In brief
MapQuest now reveals where Flock license plate reader cameras are placed across the U.S. MapQuest added a feature showing Flock Safety and other surveillance camera locations after facing backlash over misuse by law enforcement. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
MapQuest updates
MapQuest will now show users where Flock Safety and other surveillance cameras are located across the U.S.
Flock Safety cameras
Flock Safety is a company that provides license plate reader cameras used by law enforcement.
Surveillance Layer
MapQuest introduced a new feature called the Surveillance Layer to highlight Flock Safety and other outdoor surveillance camera locations.
DeFlock project
DeFlock is an open-source project that lists nearly 144,000 license plate reader cameras operating across the U.S.
MapQuest resurgence
MapQuest saw a recent resurgence in popularity after refusing to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' despite a presidential executive order.
Ban Flock Act
Lawmakers introduced the Ban Flock Act to bar federal agencies from using license plate reader technology.
Contract cancellations
Towns and cities have canceled contracts with Flock Safety due to documented misuse by law enforcement officers.
The big picture
MapQuest added a feature showing Flock Safety and other surveillance camera locations after facing backlash over misuse by law enforcement.
