<p>Flock Security operates more than 120,000 surveillance cameras nationwide, according to the company. However, a new map published by cybersecurity researcher Joshua Michael indicates that Flock's network may include over 300,000 devices, including cameras and other equipment.</p>
<p>The Flock Surveillance Map, based on location data from Flock’s own database, shows more than 170,000 cameras and over 130,000 additional devices. Michael's findings were presented during a Senate Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism hearing on Flock.</p>
<p>Michael's map differs from other crowd-sourced projects, as it relies on archived data from Flock's records. The map also includes 27,000 acoustic detection devices and networking equipment that integrates third-party cameras, illustrating the scale of Flock’s surveillance network.</p>
<blockquote><p>“These cameras form a nationwide surveillance network that tracks where everyone drives,” Michael stated.</p></blockquote>
<p>The Intercept verified the presence of Flock cameras at six random locations in Arizona indicated on Michael’s map. The map color-codes each device by model, distinguishing between Flock cameras and processing units.</p>
<p>In addition to showing the locations of cameras, the map provides a searchable dataset that includes individual names and addresses of the cameras. For instance, a camera named “FBI Pilot Camera” is located at the FBI headquarters in Washington, D.C.</p>
<p>The map reveals concentrations of Flock devices in specific areas, such as 860 devices near Chicago O’Hare International Airport. Some cameras are also installed in detention centers, including one at the Silverdale Detention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.</p>
<p>Michael discovered a method to identify the locations of Flock devices by accessing publicly available data on the company’s website. He reported the vulnerability to Flock in November 2025 but did not receive a response until after multiple follow-ups. Flock acknowledged the findings but did not provide further details.</p>
<p>In January 2026, Michael published a blog post detailing his findings, and it appears that Flock addressed the vulnerability afterward. Despite being informed of the issue, Flock claimed in a subsequent blog post that it had not experienced any data breaches.</p>
<p>The company has faced criticism for its transparency and practices, with a report from the American Civil Liberties Union highlighting concerns about misleading statements regarding its business practices and data security. Michael noted that Flock's claims about its data security do not align with the reality of the situation.</p>
<p>On Thursday, Michael was informed that Doppel, a company claiming to represent Flock, filed a trademark infringement complaint against his site, which includes the Flock name. Michael included a disclaimer on his site stating it is not affiliated with Flock.</p>