Surveillance cameras are everywhere, but most people never think about where they are or what they’re doing. Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs), for example, quietly scan and log millions of plates every day. Until now, there’s been no easy way for the public to see where this infrastructure exists in their own neighborhoods.
That’s where DeFlock.me comes in. DeFlock is a community-driven project designed to make the hidden visible. It crowdsources the locations of ALPR cameras and puts them on a simple map that anyone can explore. Instead of scattered reports or technical databases, DeFlock turns public information into a clear picture: where cameras are, which way they point, and how they shape the spaces we move through.
For us, DeFlock has always been about transparency and awareness. By showing the spread of these systems, communities can ask questions, hold conversations, and make decisions based on knowledge rather than assumptions.
Now we’re taking the next step: bringing DeFlock into ATAK.
Our new DeFlock Map for ATAK is free to download and gets updated everyday. It pulls the same community-sourced data from DeFlock.me and turns it into a map layer inside ATAK. That means first responders, civil organizations, journalists, and community advocates can see ALPR infrastructure directly within their operational maps.
This isn’t about technology for technology’s sake. It’s about giving people the ability to see and understand their environment. Whether you’re coordinating an event, studying public safety, or just curious about the role of surveillance in everyday life, the DeFlock overlay puts that knowledge at your fingertips.
Download the data package for ATAK.