Flock camera audits and oversight
Audits are where most of what is publicly known about ALPR misuse originally came from. This page tracks 74 stories on audits, transparency portals, council reviews and citizen oversight of Flock programs.
Each item links to the outlet that reported it.
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Flock camera audits and oversight: the coverage
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Automated license plate reader technology leads to two arrests in Virginia Beach shooting investigation
13newsnow.com · October 19, 2026
Automated license plate reader technology leads to two arrests in Virginia Beach shooting investigation — reported by 13newsnow.com.
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VBPD Uses ALPR Tech to Arrest Two in Oceanfront Gun Investigation
City of Virginia Beach (.gov) · October 19, 2026
VBPD Uses ALPR Tech to Arrest Two in Oceanfront Gun Investigation — reported by City of Virginia Beach (.gov).
Read the summary → Original reporting at City of Virginia Beach (.gov) ↗
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Brenham officer fired, under criminal investigation over license plate reader misuse
KBTX News 3 · October 16, 2026
Brenham officer fired, under criminal investigation over license plate reader misuse — reported by KBTX News 3.
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Vallejo police audits of Flock ALPR cameras scrutinized in joint review meeting
The Vallejo Sun · October 16, 2026
Vallejo police audits of Flock ALPR cameras scrutinized in joint review meeting — reported by The Vallejo Sun.
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City of Lebanon releases automatic license plate reader audit results
Laclede County Record · October 12, 2026
City of Lebanon releases automatic license plate reader audit results — reported by Laclede County Record.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Laclede County Record ↗
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Long Island lawmakers question Flock Safety over privacy, oversight of license plate readers
CBS News · October 8, 2026
Long Island lawmakers question Flock Safety over privacy, oversight of license plate readers — reported by CBS News.
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Whiteside County sergeant resigns amid investigation into misuse of license plate reader data
KWQC · October 5, 2026
Whiteside County sergeant resigns amid investigation into misuse of license plate reader data — reported by KWQC.
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Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office sergeant resigns after investigation into ALPR misuse
ourquadcities.com · October 5, 2026
Whiteside County Sheriff’s Office sergeant resigns after investigation into ALPR misuse — reported by ourquadcities.com.
Read the summary → Original reporting at ourquadcities.com ↗
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Flock Safety to rollout mandatory audits and lockout system, ALPR cameras spark debate across Central Texas
KWTX · October 2, 2026
Flock Safety to rollout mandatory audits and lockout system, ALPR cameras spark debate across Central Texas — reported by KWTX.
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Watertown police investigate theft of Flock license plate camera
WISN · October 1, 2026
Watertown police investigate theft of Flock license plate camera — reported by WISN.
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Watertown police investigate theft of Flock safety camera
Daily Dodge · September 30, 2026
Watertown police investigate theft of Flock safety camera — reported by Daily Dodge.
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Alexandria police to publish map of Flock camera locations, conduct surveillance systems audit
ALXnow · September 28, 2026
Alexandria police to publish map of Flock camera locations, conduct surveillance systems audit — reported by ALXnow.
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Camden police to cease using Flock Safety tech over transparency concerns
thv11.com · September 26, 2026
Camden police to cease using Flock Safety tech over transparency concerns — reported by thv11.com.
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Editorial: Under right control, Flock cameras key investigative tool
Lowell Sun · September 26, 2026
Editorial: Under right control, Flock cameras key investigative tool — reported by Lowell Sun.
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As license plate camera networks expand, oversight struggles to keep pace
KMOV · September 22, 2026
As license plate camera networks expand, oversight struggles to keep pace — reported by KMOV.
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Atlanta legislation introduced on oversight of license plate reader cameras
11Alive.com · September 22, 2026
Atlanta legislation introduced on oversight of license plate reader cameras — reported by 11Alive.com.
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Police investigate after west Wichita Flock camera cut down
Wichita Eagle · September 20, 2026
Police investigate after west Wichita Flock camera cut down — reported by Wichita Eagle.
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Automated license plate readers: Concerns grow over privacy, oversight and misuse
WINK News · September 18, 2026
Automated license plate readers: Concerns grow over privacy, oversight and misuse — reported by WINK News.
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How much oversight do ALPR systems need? Police1 readers weigh in
Police1 · September 18, 2026
How much oversight do ALPR systems need? Police1 readers weigh in — reported by Police1.
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Texas City police tighten oversight of Flock cameras after misuse
Houston Public Media · September 17, 2026
Texas City police tighten oversight of Flock cameras after misuse — reported by Houston Public Media.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Houston Public Media ↗
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Alabama police officer investigated for alleged misuse of automated license plate reader system
AL.com · September 16, 2026
Alabama police officer investigated for alleged misuse of automated license plate reader system — reported by AL.com.
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ACLU of RI: Claims of surveillance camera transparency by police and Flock Safety are less than meets the eye
SteveAhlquist.news · September 15, 2026
ACLU of RI: Claims of surveillance camera transparency by police and Flock Safety are less than meets the eye — reported by SteveAhlquist.news.
Read the summary → Original reporting at SteveAhlquist.news ↗
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ALPR vendors on oversight, data sharing and responsible use
Police1 · September 15, 2026
ALPR vendors on oversight, data sharing and responsible use — reported by Police1.
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Dickens wants accountability for Atlanta's automated license plate readers
The Center Square · September 15, 2026
Dickens wants accountability for Atlanta's automated license plate readers — reported by The Center Square.
Read the summary → Original reporting at The Center Square ↗
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Mayor's plan for license plate reader oversight
11Alive.com · September 15, 2026
Mayor's plan for license plate reader oversight — reported by 11Alive.com.
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Police Investigator Accused of Making Over 4,000 Illegal Flock Camera Searches
Futurism · September 13, 2026
Police Investigator Accused of Making Over 4,000 Illegal Flock Camera Searches — reported by Futurism.
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Dubuque residents question oversight of license plate camera system
kcrg.com · September 11, 2026
Dubuque residents question oversight of license plate camera system — reported by kcrg.com.
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Federal Oversight Gap in License Plate Reader Use
Legis1 · September 9, 2026
Federal Oversight Gap in License Plate Reader Use — reported by Legis1.
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Ohio lawmaker files bill to boost oversight of automated license plate readers
News 5 Cleveland WEWS · September 9, 2026
Ohio lawmaker files bill to boost oversight of automated license plate readers — reported by News 5 Cleveland WEWS.
Read the summary → Original reporting at News 5 Cleveland WEWS ↗
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Rice Lake police investigating arson of license plate reader camera
GazetteXtra · September 8, 2026
Rice Lake police investigating arson of license plate reader camera — reported by GazetteXtra.
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Police investigating after Flock license plate reader camera goes missing in Highland Park
Lake and McHenry County Scanner · September 7, 2026
Police investigating after Flock license plate reader camera goes missing in Highland Park — reported by Lake and McHenry County Scanner.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Lake and McHenry County Scanner ↗
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Federal Legislation and Oversight of Law Enforcement Use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs)
EveryCRSReport.com · September 4, 2026
Federal Legislation and Oversight of Law Enforcement Use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) — reported by EveryCRSReport.com.
Read the summary → Original reporting at EveryCRSReport.com ↗
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GBI asked to investigate Chatham County officer over Flock license plate reader misuse
WTOC · September 4, 2026
GBI asked to investigate Chatham County officer over Flock license plate reader misuse — reported by WTOC.
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Thomas County sheriff launches Flock Safety transparency portal to detail tech use
wtwcfox · August 31, 2026
Thomas County sheriff launches Flock Safety transparency portal to detail tech use — reported by wtwcfox.
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Grand Rapids announces new oversight rules for police license plate reader cameras
FOX 17 West Michigan News · August 28, 2026
Grand Rapids announces new oversight rules for police license plate reader cameras — reported by FOX 17 West Michigan News.
Read the summary → Original reporting at FOX 17 West Michigan News ↗
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Bipartisan push for investigation into Flock Safety cameras grows amid misuse allegations
WXYZ Channel 7 · August 27, 2026
Bipartisan push for investigation into Flock Safety cameras grows amid misuse allegations — reported by WXYZ Channel 7.
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Congress launches investigation into Flock Safety license plate readers
MyStateline · August 27, 2026
Congress launches investigation into Flock Safety license plate readers — reported by MyStateline.
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Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley launches investigation into Flock Safety data usage
KCUR · August 27, 2026
Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley launches investigation into Flock Safety data usage — reported by KCUR.
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South Carolina lacks laws to regulate license plate reader cameras, investigation finds
FOX Carolina News · August 27, 2026
South Carolina lacks laws to regulate license plate reader cameras, investigation finds — reported by FOX Carolina News.
Read the summary → Original reporting at FOX Carolina News ↗
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Chairman Hawley Investigates AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amidst Privacy Concerns
U.S. Senate (.gov) · August 26, 2026
Chairman Hawley Investigates AI-Powered Flock Cameras Amidst Privacy Concerns — reported by U.S. Senate (.gov).
Read the summary → Original reporting at U.S. Senate (.gov) ↗
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Does Flock Safety have a transparency problem?
AJC.com · August 26, 2026
Does Flock Safety have a transparency problem? — reported by AJC.com.
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Surprise officer cleared in license plate reader misuse investigation
AZ Family · August 26, 2026
Surprise officer cleared in license plate reader misuse investigation — reported by AZ Family.
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Tallahassee police, Leon County sheriff launch ALPR transparency portals
wtwcfox · August 26, 2026
Tallahassee police, Leon County sheriff launch ALPR transparency portals — reported by wtwcfox.
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4 Investigates: Sheriff Allen explains why he’s firing Flock Safety
KOB 4 · August 25, 2026
4 Investigates: Sheriff Allen explains why he’s firing Flock Safety — reported by KOB 4.
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Amarillo group raises privacy concerns over license plate reader cameras, oversight
KVII · August 25, 2026
Amarillo group raises privacy concerns over license plate reader cameras, oversight — reported by KVII.
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4 Savannah officers arrested over Flock Safety misuse. What does oversight look like in Georgia?
CBS News · August 23, 2026
4 Savannah officers arrested over Flock Safety misuse. What does oversight look like in Georgia? — reported by CBS News.
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Palo Alto prepares to audit Flock camera system amid questions over data access
NBC Bay Area · August 22, 2026
Palo Alto prepares to audit Flock camera system amid questions over data access — reported by NBC Bay Area.
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Henrico revokes fire investigators' access to license-plate reader system; 5 criminal cases affected
Henrico Citizen · August 21, 2026
Henrico revokes fire investigators' access to license-plate reader system; 5 criminal cases affected — reported by Henrico Citizen.
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S.C. lieutenant fired after Flock audit finds 2,700 unauthorized ALPR searches
Police1 · August 21, 2026
S.C. lieutenant fired after Flock audit finds 2,700 unauthorized ALPR searches — reported by Police1.
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Henrico fire investigators’ license plate camera data access revoked over violations of state law
WRIC ABC 8News · August 20, 2026
Henrico fire investigators’ license plate camera data access revoked over violations of state law — reported by WRIC ABC 8News.
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Flock Safety overhauls rules following ANF investigations
decaturish.com · August 17, 2026
Flock Safety overhauls rules following ANF investigations — reported by decaturish.com.
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Summit County investigates license plate camera vandalism
KPCW · August 17, 2026
Summit County investigates license plate camera vandalism — reported by KPCW.
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These metro Phoenix cities are using Flock cameras after audit fallout
azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic · August 16, 2026
These metro Phoenix cities are using Flock cameras after audit fallout — reported by azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic.
Read the summary → Original reporting at azcentral.com and The Arizona Republic ↗
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Clocking Flock: Amid Public Backlash, Flock Safety Releases Accountability Features Dependent on Customer Enforcement
ASIS International · August 14, 2026
Clocking Flock: Amid Public Backlash, Flock Safety Releases Accountability Features Dependent on Customer Enforcement — reported by ASIS International.
Read the summary → Original reporting at ASIS International ↗
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Flock Safety strengthens oversight as customers push back on surveillance
Baton Rouge Business Report · August 14, 2026
Flock Safety strengthens oversight as customers push back on surveillance — reported by Baton Rouge Business Report.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Baton Rouge Business Report ↗
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WECT INVESTIGATES: Flock Safety CEO apologizes for license plate reader misuse, announces policy changes
wect.com · August 14, 2026
WECT INVESTIGATES: Flock Safety CEO apologizes for license plate reader misuse, announces policy changes — reported by wect.com.
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Police investigate vandalism of license plate reader on Cedar Rapids' northwest side
KGAN · August 13, 2026
Police investigate vandalism of license plate reader on Cedar Rapids' northwest side — reported by KGAN.
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Atlanta Police auditing Flock license plate reader system to see if employees illegally accessed system
11Alive.com · August 11, 2026
Atlanta Police auditing Flock license plate reader system to see if employees illegally accessed system — reported by 11Alive.com.
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Atlanta police auditing use of Flock license plate reader system
FOX 5 Atlanta · August 11, 2026
Atlanta police auditing use of Flock license plate reader system — reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
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Columbus Council Public Safety & Justice Committee: Flock Safety Cameras Audit Review
ACLU of Ohio · August 10, 2026
Columbus Council Public Safety & Justice Committee: Flock Safety Cameras Audit Review — reported by ACLU of Ohio.
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Flock camera abuse allegations mount after company rolls out audit tool
AJC.com · August 9, 2026
Flock camera abuse allegations mount after company rolls out audit tool — reported by AJC.com.
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Audit raises questions over who is accessing Elk Grove license plate camera data
CBS News · August 6, 2026
Audit raises questions over who is accessing Elk Grove license plate camera data — reported by CBS News.
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Citizen audit alleges out-of-state agencies accessed Elk Grove license plate reader data
CBS News · August 6, 2026
Citizen audit alleges out-of-state agencies accessed Elk Grove license plate reader data — reported by CBS News.
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Wayne County shares ‘transparency portal’ documenting county usage of Flock Safety license plate readers
ABC4 Utah · August 6, 2026
Wayne County shares ‘transparency portal’ documenting county usage of Flock Safety license plate readers — reported by ABC4 Utah.
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Coweta County Sheriff's employees resign amid audit of license plate reader use
11Alive.com · August 4, 2026
Coweta County Sheriff's employees resign amid audit of license plate reader use — reported by 11Alive.com.
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Elk Grove residents’ Flock camera data shared with thousands of groups, audit finds
Sacramento Bee · August 4, 2026
Elk Grove residents’ Flock camera data shared with thousands of groups, audit finds — reported by Sacramento Bee.
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Police Used AI License Plate Cameras to Stalk Women Across the U.S., Investigation Finds
Latin Times · August 3, 2026
Police Used AI License Plate Cameras to Stalk Women Across the U.S., Investigation Finds — reported by Latin Times.
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Wapakoneta Police Department Introduces Flock Safety Transparency Portal
Mercer County Outlook · August 3, 2026
Wapakoneta Police Department Introduces Flock Safety Transparency Portal — reported by Mercer County Outlook.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Mercer County Outlook ↗
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Troy Council says Flock ALPR audit data from police is incomplete amid privacy debate
cbs6albany.com · August 1, 2026
Troy Council says Flock ALPR audit data from police is incomplete amid privacy debate — reported by cbs6albany.com.
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Habersham County deputy fired, arrested after Flock license plate reader audit
WALB · July 31, 2026
Habersham County deputy fired, arrested after Flock license plate reader audit — reported by WALB.
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Port St. Joe Police launch Flock Safety Transparency Portal for residents
mypanhandle.com · July 31, 2026
Port St. Joe Police launch Flock Safety Transparency Portal for residents — reported by mypanhandle.com.
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Savannah Police investigates six employees over alleged misuse of license plate reader system
WTOC · July 31, 2026
Savannah Police investigates six employees over alleged misuse of license plate reader system — reported by WTOC.
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License plate reader cameras torn down in Cape Coral prompts investigation
Gulf Coast News and Weather · July 30, 2026
License plate reader cameras torn down in Cape Coral prompts investigation — reported by Gulf Coast News and Weather.
Read the summary → Original reporting at Gulf Coast News and Weather ↗
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License plate reader cameras aid investigations but fuel privacy debate
FOX 35 Orlando · July 29, 2026
License plate reader cameras aid investigations but fuel privacy debate — reported by FOX 35 Orlando.
Common questions
Are Flock camera systems audited?
Search activity is logged, and increasingly reviewed — but review is not automatic. FlockScanner tracks 74 stories on audits and oversight, including council-ordered reviews, agency transparency portals, and audits initiated by residents rather than officials. Flock Safety has released audit tooling in response to reported misuse; whether an individual agency uses it is a local question.
How can I find out how my city uses Flock cameras?
Three routes, in rough order of effort. Check whether your agency publishes a Flock transparency portal — a growing number do, listing camera counts, search volumes and sharing settings. Check city council agendas and minutes, where ALPR contracts are approved and renewed. And file a public-records request for the ALPR policy, the contract, and the audit logs, which is how most of the reporting collected here originated.
Other news topics
- Cities that cancelled Flock cameras (168)
- Flock camera privacy concerns (124)
- Opposition to Flock cameras (115)
- Flock camera data sharing and breaches (97)
- Flock camera misuse and abuse cases (49)
- ALPR and Flock camera legislation (46)
- Flock camera lawsuits (44)
- Flock camera vandalism reports (15)
- Flock camera misidentification cases (4)
- Flock cameras and immigration enforcement (3)
Where the cameras are
FlockScanner also maps documented ALPR camera locations across the US — see the live map, camera locations by state, or cameras near you.