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San Diego has 742 mapped plate readers. 108 carry the Flock Safety tag. 15 of 108 say who runs them.
They were first mapped between May 24, 2025 and Nov 3, 2026. A plate reader keeps a record of each car that passes. Whoever runs it sets how long and who can search it.
Flock cameras in San Diego: locations by ZIP code
ZIP 92173 has the most (13), then 92129 (12) and 92128 (9). Mounted on, where known: 12 on poles and 3 on street lights.
| Where | Maker tag and operator | Facing | First mapped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Location on map Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92014 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92014 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92014 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Aug 18, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92014 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92025 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92025 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92025 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92037 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast, north and southeast (as mapped) | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92103 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92103 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92103 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92103 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92103 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Aug 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92104 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92108 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces north (as mapped) | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92108 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92108 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92108 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92108 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces north-northeast (as mapped) | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92108 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces west (as mapped) | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92108 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92108 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92109 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Aug 20, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92110 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | May 24, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92110 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces south (as mapped) | May 24, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92110 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces west (as mapped) | May 24, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92110 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | May 24, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92110 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces west (as mapped) | May 24, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92110 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92113 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Mar 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92113 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Mar 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92113 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92113 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Nov 3, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92116 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92116 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92117 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92117 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92117 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92117 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north, east-northeast, southeast, south-southwest and west-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92117 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92117 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92122 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92122 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92122 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92122 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Feb 9, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92123 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92126 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92126 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92126 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92126 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92126 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92126 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92126 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jan 31, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92126 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Feb 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92127 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north and north (as mapped) | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92127 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92127 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92127 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | May 13, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92128 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Feb 22, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92128 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Feb 22, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92128 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Feb 22, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92128 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Feb 22, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92128 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92128 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92128 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92128 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92128 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92129 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Mar 22, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92129 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast and north-northwest (as mapped) | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92129 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east and west (as mapped) | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92129 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92129 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92129 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92129 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92129 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92129 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92129 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92129 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92129 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southwest and east (as mapped) | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92130 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92130 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92132 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92132 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast and northeast (as mapped) | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92134 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92134 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92140 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92140 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92147 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | May 3, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92147 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | May 3, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92161 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest, north and southeast (as mapped) | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92161 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Aug 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Jul 25, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Jul 25, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jul 25, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 25, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jul 25, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Jul 25, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Jul 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Jul 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jul 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southeast (as mapped) | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Aug 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92173 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 92182 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Dec 12, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 92182 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jun 24, 2026 |
Near you: nearest mapped Flock cameras.
Who runs the Flock cameras in San Diego
15 of 108 say who runs them.
- Private operators, not named 15
What the Flock cameras in San Diego keep
- Records
- The plate of each car that passes, with the time and place. Often a photo of the car.
- Run by
- Most don't say. Tagged ones include private operators (15).
- Kept for
- Not published on the map. Each operator sets its own. Flock Safety’s FAQ: “Flock recommends a 7-day default.”
- Who sees it
- Whoever runs it, and those it shares with. In California, a public agency may share only with other public agencies in the state.
- How to ask
- Read the operator's policy. California requires one. Or ask the city for its records.
Who can search plate reads in San Diego
The San Diego Police Department’s portal lists no agency that can search its plate reads (Oct 14, 2026). Its portal says it keeps each read for 30 days.
San Diego Police Department
- Agencies on its posted sharing list
- 0
- Keeps each read for
- 30 days
- Plate readers its portal lists
- 500
- Agencies whose reads it can search
- 123
Its transparency portal, as of Oct 13, 2026 · See its sharing lists, as of Oct 14, 2026
Get one summary email a month on new plate readers in San Diego
Portal figures and sharing lists: EyesOnFlock (CC BY-SA 4.0), from Flock Safety transparency portals.
When the Flock cameras in San Diego were first mapped
Flock-tagged readers here were first mapped from May 24, 2025 to November 3, 2026. 81 of the 108 were first mapped in 2026, with 20 in June alone.
CamsAhead started its daily change log on October 22, 2026. How the map changed.
Plate readers near San Diego
Flock cameras in San Diego: questions
How many Flock cameras are in San Diego?
108 plate readers tagged Flock Safety are on the map in San Diego, CA, as of November 7, 2026.
Where are the Flock cameras in San Diego?
The table lists the most recently mapped ones by ZIP code, and the map shows all of them. ZIP 92173 has the most (13).
Who runs the plate readers in San Diego?
15 of 108 say who runs them. Whoever runs each one sets how long it keeps the reads and who can search them, within California law.
Which agencies around San Diego use plate readers?
The EFF's Atlas of Surveillance lists 4 agencies based in San Diego that use plate readers, among them San Diego Police Department.
Which way does each camera face?
All 108 carry a direction tag, and the map draws each one as a cone.
Camera alerts
Know when cameras in San Diego change.
Free email alerts for new plate readers mapped near your places. One summary email a month.
- When a plate reader is first mapped near you
- New cameras mapped or reported near you
- What plate readers keep, and who runs them
- Your street, your distance, the camera types you pick
156,883 cameras listed or mapped so far.
Sources and updates
How this page was made: CamsAhead writes each page type once, then fills it with this place's data from the sources below.
- OpenStreetMap contributors: plate readers in San Diego, CA, data as of Nov 7, 2026; ODbL 1.0
- Flock Safety FAQ: the default retention quoted in What they keep, read Oct 24, 2026
- California Civil Code §1798.90.51: the use and privacy policy rule for plate readers
- California Civil Code §1798.90.55: the rule on who a public agency may share reads with
- EFF Atlas of Surveillance: agencies that use plate readers, data as of Aug 2026; CC BY 4.0
Plate reader points are mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers (data as of November 7, 2026).
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