IndyStar Launches Public Database to Track IMPD’s Use of Flock Technology
IndyStar has made a database publicly available allowing residents to check if the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) used Flock technology to track their vehicles.
Indianapolis, IN, September 24, 2026 — A new online tool launched by IndyStar now permits Indianapolis residents to determine if the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) has utilized Flock technology for vehicle tracking purposes. The database, made publicly accessible, aims to provide transparency regarding the use of this surveillance system by local law enforcement.
Flock technology typically involves automated license plate readers (ALPRs) that can capture images of vehicles and their license plates, along with location and time data. This information can then be stored and queried, raising privacy concerns among the public and civil liberties advocates. IndyStar’s initiative seeks to empower residents by offering a means to directly investigate whether their own vehicle data may have been collected through this system.
The purpose of the database is to allow individuals to search for records pertaining to their vehicles, thereby shedding light on the extent and nature of IMPD’s engagement with Flock technology. Specific details regarding the exact timeframe covered by the database, the methodology used for data collection, or the precise number of vehicles potentially logged were not provided. Furthermore, information concerning the specific policies or guidelines governing IMPD’s use of Flock technology, or any outcomes from independent audits or reviews of its deployment, is not detailed within the scope of this public resource.
Residents interested in checking their vehicle’s record can access the database through IndyStar’s official website. The platform is designed for ease of use, allowing for straightforward searches. The development and release of this database reflect a growing public interest in the capabilities and applications of surveillance technologies employed by police departments across the nation.
The contractor behind the Flock technology used by IMPD was not specified. The outcome of any inspections or the status of any permits related to the technology’s implementation were also not made available through this database. Residents are encouraged to consult the public database for available information regarding IMPD’s use of Flock vehicle tracking.
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