# MapQuest shows Flock camera locations

> MapQuest now reveals where Flock license plate reader cameras are placed across the U.S.
- Title: MapQuest shows Flock camera locations · Straight Arrow
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: mapquest, flock safety, surveillance cameras, license plate readers, ban flock act, de flock, news, politics, world, shows, Flock, camera
- Source: Straight Arrow — https://san.com/cc/mapquest-remember-mapquest-will-now-show-you-where-flock-cameras-are
- Published: 2026-10-19T15:43:37+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mapquest, flock safety, surveillance cameras, license plate readers, ban flock act, de flock, news, politics, world
## 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.
## Key takeaway

MapQuest added a feature showing Flock Safety and other surveillance camera locations after facing backlash over misuse by law enforcement.