Flock Camera Locations In Western New York

There has been a lot of talk on social media about Flock cameras, so do you know how many Flock cameras are here in Western New York?

What Are Flock Cameras?

Flock cameras are automated license plate recognition and vehicle surveillance systems that are used by law enforcement agencies to capture vehicle information.

The use of Flock cameras has caused a debate on the amount of data they collect and privacy issues that arise from that data. Flock cameras collect several different types of data, including license plates, make, model, color, and unique features like roof racks or bumper stickers on vehicles.

Most Flock cameras use solar power or batteries to run and upload their data to a cloud-based system.

How Many Flock Cameras Are Located In Western New York?

There is a website where you can see the Flock cameras located near you. It breaks down how many camera by county across the country. According to the website deflock.org, there are roughly 350 Flock cameras in use, with the majority of them in Erie County.

Cattaraugus County - 16 Cameras
Chautauqua County - 12 Cameras
Erie County - 291 Cameras
Niagara County - 49 Cameras

So what do you think of Flock cameras? Are they good for the government and police departments to help protect citizens, or do you think they infringe on people's privacy? Let me know HERE or send me a message using our free app.