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Minneapolis has 117 mapped plate readers. 63 carry the Flock Safety tag. Most don't say who runs them.
They were first mapped between Nov 13, 2024 and Oct 25, 2026. A plate reader keeps a record of each car that passes. Whoever runs it sets how long, within state law.
Flock cameras in Minneapolis: locations by ZIP code
ZIP 55414 has the most (10), then 55404 (8) and 55403 (7). Mounted on, where known: 19 on poles and 1 on a street light.
| Where | Maker tag and operator | Facing | First mapped |
|---|---|---|---|
| Near ZIP 55401 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jun 20, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55401 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55403 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55403 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55403 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55403 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55403 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Jul 19, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55403 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55403 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55404 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55404 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south, southwest, west-northwest, east-southeast, north-northeast and north (as mapped) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55404 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north, east-northeast, south-southeast, south-southwest, west and west-northwest (as mapped) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55404 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south, southwest, west-northwest, east-southeast, north-northeast and north (as mapped) | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55404 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north, east-northeast, southeast, south-southwest, west-southwest and west-northwest (as mapped) | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55404 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north, east-northeast, southeast, south-southwest and west-northwest (as mapped) | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55404 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north, east-northeast, west-northwest, southwest and south-southeast (as mapped) | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55404 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Oct 25, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55406 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast, east, southwest, west-northwest, north and north (as mapped) | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55407 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55407 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55407 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north, northwest, south-southeast, east, south and north (as mapped) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55407 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north, east-northeast, southeast, south, west-southwest and west-northwest (as mapped) | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55407 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north, east-northeast, southeast, south-southwest and west-northwest (as mapped) | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55408 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55408 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55408 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55408 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Aug 1, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55408 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Oct 10, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55408 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55409 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south (as mapped) | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55410 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55411 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55411 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55412 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55412 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Hennepin County Sheriff's Office | Faces south-southwest (as mapped) | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55413 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55413 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55413 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55413 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-southeast (as mapped) | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55413 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55413 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: A private operator, not named | Faces southwest (as mapped) | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55414 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: University of Minnesota Police Department | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Near ZIP 55414 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Feb 12, 2025 ✓ |
| Near ZIP 55414 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Near ZIP 55414 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55414 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55414 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55414 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55414 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west-northwest (as mapped) | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55414 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north (as mapped) | Jul 11, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55414 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Stadium Village Flats | Faces west-southwest (as mapped) | Sep 5, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55419 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55454 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: University of Minnesota Police Department | Faces northeast (as mapped) | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55454 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces west (as mapped) | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55454 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northeast, east, south-southeast, west-southwest, west-northwest and north (as mapped) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55454 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north, east-northeast, southeast, south-southwest and west-northwest (as mapped) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55454 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north, east-northeast, southeast, southwest and west-northwest (as mapped) | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55454 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north, east-northeast, south-southeast, south-southwest and west (as mapped) | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55455 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east (as mapped) | Dec 3, 2025 ✓ |
| Near ZIP 55455 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces northwest (as mapped) | Dec 13, 2025 |
| Near ZIP 55455 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces north-northwest (as mapped) | Jun 22, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55455 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces south-southeast (as mapped) | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Near ZIP 55455 Show on map | Flock Safety Run by: Not listed yet | Faces east-northeast (as mapped) | Aug 7, 2026 |
Near you: Flock camera locations near me.
Who runs the Flock cameras in Minneapolis
Most don't say who runs them.
- Hennepin County Sheriff's Office 5
- University of Minnesota Police Department 2
- Private operators, not named 2
- Stadium Village Flats 1
What the Flock cameras in Minneapolis keep
- Records
- The plate of each car that passes, with the time and place. Often a photo of the car.
- Run by
- 10 of 63 say who runs them, most often Hennepin County Sheriff's Office (5).
- 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.
- How to ask
- Read the operator's policy. Or ask the city for its records.
When the Flock cameras in Minneapolis were first mapped
Flock-tagged readers here were first mapped from November 13, 2024 to October 25, 2026. 45 of the 63 were first mapped in 2026, with 11 in September alone.
CamsAhead started its daily change log on October 22, 2026. How the map changed.
Flock cameras in Minneapolis, MN: questions
How many Flock cameras are in Minneapolis?
63 plate readers tagged Flock Safety are on the map in Minneapolis, MN, as of November 7, 2026.
Where are the Flock cameras in Minneapolis?
The table lists the most recently mapped ones by ZIP code, and the map shows all of them. ZIP 55414 has the most (10).
Who runs the plate readers in Minneapolis?
Most don't say who runs them. Whoever runs each one sets how long it keeps the reads and who can search them, within Minnesota law.
Which agencies around Minneapolis use plate readers?
The EFF's Atlas of Surveillance lists 4 agencies based in Minneapolis that use plate readers, among them Minneapolis Police Department.
Which way does each camera face?
All 63 carry a direction tag, and the map draws each one as a cone.
Has anyone checked these cameras on the ground?
2 carry a ground-check date, marked ✓ in its row.
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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 Minneapolis, MN, data as of Nov 7, 2026; ODbL 1.0
- Flock Safety FAQ: the default retention quoted in What they keep, read Oct 24, 2026
- 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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