GoKawiilMapQuest adds layer showing Flock and other surveillance camera locations
MapQuest has introduced a new toggleable map layer that displays locations of outdoor surveillance cameras and license plate readers, including devices from Flock, Motorola Solutions, Genetec, Axis Communications, Axon and several other manufacturers. The feature sits alongside existing traffic and incident layers in the app.
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The addition comes amid a broader resurgence for MapQuest, which has recently gained attention for features like Android Auto support and its handling of place names. Surfacing camera locations could appeal to privacy-conscious users seeking to understand or avoid surveillance infrastructure in their area, though it won't necessarily let people route around every camera.
- MapQuest added a map layer showing locations of Flock and other surveillance/license-plate-reader cameras.
- The layer covers devices from multiple vendors including Motorola Solutions, Genetec, Axis, Axon and Verkada.
- The update follows other recent MapQuest improvements like Android Auto support and transit directions.
Source: engadget.com — Kris Holt, 2026-10-16
Published there as: “MapQuest will now show you where Flock cameras are in your neighborhood”
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