Our mission

This project exists to provide clear, accessible information about ALPR and Flock cameras in Johnson City. It is maintained by a small group of local residents who actively document this system. We are not affiliated with Flock, local government, or law enforcement, and we do not advocate for or against any specific policy outcome. Our role is to make the underlying facts visible so that others can decide what they think.

The work behind this site combines field observation and research. Members of the project team have gone out to confirm locations in person, taken photographs of camera installations, mapped them, pulled together public records, and performed basic data analysis so that the map and related information reflect what is actually installed on the ground.

What we aim to do

Document known ALPR and Flock camera locations in Johnson City.
Provide dependable context about how and where these systems operate.
Ensure residents, journalists, and researchers have access to clear, reusable data.

How information is gathered

All information on this site is based on sources that are publicly observable or publicly accessible. Nothing here comes from internal systems, confidential access, or restricted databases.

Public records, council documents, and official minutes.
Direct observation of camera hardware, poles, and mounting locations.
News reporting, vendor materials, and other open-source data.

Cameras can move or be added without public notice. We treat this map as a living resource and update it when new information, on-the-ground checks, or community reports show that something has changed.

Neutral, but committed to clarity

We do not take a position for or against ALPR technology itself. What we are committed to is clarity. People cannot participate meaningfully in decisions about surveillance technology if they do not know what exists, where it is, or how it fits into daily life in their city.

What this site is

This site compiles scattered information into one place so residents do not have to search across documents, meetings, or individual sightings to understand the basic picture.

A map of known ALPR and Flock camera locations in Johnson City.
Basic context about deployment, visibility, and data collection.
A starting point for public discussion about rules and oversight.

What this site is not

To avoid confusion, here is what this project does not do:

We do not run ALPR or Flock systems or have access to their databases.
We cannot retrieve ALPR data or perform searches for anyone.
We do not provide legal advice or investigate individual incidents.
We do not encourage interference with equipment or harassment of any individual.

Government responsibility

When a system can track movement across a city, its rules should be publicly known. Residents deserve clear information about where cameras are placed, how long data is kept, who can access it, and how often it is used.

This project encourages the city to publish policies and reports that are easy to find and understand, so that people can see how these tools are governed and how they affect everyday life in Johnson City.

Why transparency matters

ALPR systems can reveal where vehicles travel, when they appear in certain areas, and how often they follow particular patterns. That data can aid investigations, but it can also reflect everyday routines, associations, and visits to sensitive locations.

The project does not argue that these systems should or should not exist. The point is that the public should not have to guess where they are, how they operate, or what their long term impact might be.