Resources
Art of Surveillance documents the cameras that watch public spaces. This page gathers tools and information for anyone who wants to look deeper.
Here you will find the major companies building license-plate readers, research and databases that track their use and problems, privacy and accountability groups, independent voices covering the technology, and solid reporting on the subject.
Knowledge is the first step. These links are a place to keep going.
License Plate Recognition Companies
The Vendor Atlas: Forty-six companies in the license plate data economy.
Reports & Databases
The Institute for Justice Database of ALPR Abuse
The Institute for Justice Database Tracking Cancelations of License Plate Reader Contracts
Data Analysis of Law Enforcement Agency Flock Safety Queries by USA Today
Have I Been Flocked? – Query Database of Public Flock Safety ALPR Search Logs
Privacy & Accountability Groups
Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) Atlas of Surveillance
Independent Voices
News & Journalism
Brendan Keefe – ANF & InvestigateTV
Latest reporting August 26, 2026 — U.S. Sen. Hawley investigates AI-powered Flock cameras
