A free website now lets you see if police or other users searched your license plate inside Flock Safety’s system, using audit logs released under public records laws.
Story Snapshot
- The site compiles Flock Safety audit logs obtained through public records requests.
- Search hits show an active query of a plate, not just a camera sighting.
- Coverage depends on which agencies release logs; many do, some redact heavily.
- Auditability is a key safeguard privacy groups push for in license plate reader policy.
What the new tool actually shows
Have I Been Flocked aggregates audit logs that agencies released under open records laws. The logs document searches made within Flock Safety’s platform, not general camera scans. A match means someone with access looked up that plate. The site explains the logs come from requests made to public agencies and from transparency portals where some departments post records. The creators say this turns scattered disclosures into a single, searchable index for drivers.
The site stresses an important limit. It only includes searches from agencies that released audit logs. It cannot show activity from departments that refuse, delay, or redact most fields. Even when logs are posted, they can arrive with heavy redactions, like removed fields or masked user names. That means results are a floor, not the full universe of searches. The site flags this gap so users do not assume a blank result means no one ever queried their plate.
How Flock Safety systems fit into policing
Flock Safety sells license plate reader cameras and software that many local agencies use. The software lets users search plates captured by their own cameras and sometimes by partner agencies through data sharing. According to reporting, the audit logs reflect queries made by public sector customers using that platform. This is why audit logs matter. They show human-initiated lookups and can reveal patterns, like frequent checks or cross-jurisdiction searches, that raise policy questions.
Policy groups have pushed for strong recordkeeping for years. The Brennan Center for Justice recommends that license plate reader systems maintain detailed logs to allow audits of who searched what and why. Logs are a core safeguard because they enable oversight without exposing live investigations. At the same time, agencies and courts have split on how much to disclose, which creates a patchwork of access. Some states have narrowed release of these records, while others keep them open.
Why both privacy and accountability are at stake
Public records projects like this help people see how a powerful system touches daily life. For critics of big government and for civil liberties advocates, the shared concern is the same: strong tools can be misused in secret when there is no sunlight. Audit logs document use. When released, they let the public spot errors, trends, or outliers. Supporters argue that honest officers also benefit, because clear logs separate proper use from abuse and build trust in the system.
NEW WEBSITE LETS DRIVERS CHECK POLICE LICENSE PLATE SEARCHES
Those Flock Safety cameras are going under the microscope these days …. there's a new website called “Have I Been Flocked” … drivers can see if their license plate has been searched by law enforcement. The tool…
— Worldwide News Network (@WorldwideNNX) August 16, 2026
The site’s maintainers encourage people to request more logs from their local departments. They provide how-to guides on filing records requests and suggest related documents that show the network and settings behind the searches. More participation could expand coverage and fill blind spots. Still, users should understand the current limits and read the site’s explanations before they draw conclusions. A single search may reflect a valid alert or a simple data check; the logs do not assign motive.
Sources:
feedpress.me, haveibeenflocked.com, nypost.com, yahoo.com, reddit.com, san.com
