Flock camera locations in Iowa
The live map below shows every Flock Safety camera and automated license plate reader (ALPR) in Iowa reported by the OpenStreetMap community. Zoom into Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, or any other city to load the cameras documented there.
891
cameras reported in Iowa
documented on OpenStreetMap
Sep 15, 2026
data snapshot
refreshes regularly
891 Flock and ALPR cameras have been reported in Iowa so far — the true total is likely higher, as coverage grows every week.
Camera data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Community-reported and may be incomplete.
On the ground
Where Flock cameras show up in Iowa
Reports in Iowa cluster around its larger metro areas — Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City — where police departments, homeowners associations, and shopping centers have installed ALPRs at high-traffic entry and exit points. Smaller towns increasingly use them too, often starting with a handful of cameras on the main roads into town.
If you know of a camera in Iowa that is not on the map, you can add it to OpenStreetMap and it will appear here for everyone. Not sure what to look for? See what a Flock camera looks like or learn how to find Flock cameras near you.
Flock cameras in Iowa: FAQs
Are there Flock cameras in Iowa?
Yes — about 891 Flock Safety cameras and other automated license plate readers have been reported in Iowa so far, including in Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City. The map on this page shows each one the OpenStreetMap community has documented; the true number is likely higher, since not every camera has been reported yet.
Where are Flock cameras usually installed in Iowa?
Like elsewhere in the country, cameras in Iowa are typically placed at city limits, major intersections, neighborhood and HOA entrances, and retail parking lot exits — angled to photograph the rear plates of passing vehicles.
Is this an official list of Flock camera locations in Iowa?
No. Neither Flock Safety nor most Iowa agencies publish official camera locations. This map is community-reported: volunteers document cameras they can see from public roads, so it is the best available picture but not exhaustive.
How can I find out which Iowa police departments use Flock?
Many agencies acknowledge their ALPR programs in city council minutes, budgets, or Flock Safety’s own transparency portals. A public records request to your city or county is usually the most reliable way to get the full details for your area.