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MapQuest Adds Surveillance Camera Locations to Mapping Service
Key points
- MapQuest app now shows outdoor surveillance camera locations.
- Includes Flock cameras and devices from other manufacturers.
- Feature is a toggleable layer within the app.
- Provides information on camera density in neighborhoods.
- MapQuest's Surveillance Layer plots automatic license plate readers (ALPRs).
- The layer includes devices from Motorola Solutions (Vigilant), Genetec, Axis Communications, Axon, Leonardo (ELSAG), Neology, Rekor, PlateSmart, Ubicquia, and Verkada.
- The feature shows the direction each camera faces.
- MapQuest announced the feature on Bluesky.
- Cameras appear as a small red eye icon on the map.
New Surveillance Camera Layer
MapQuest has introduced a new feature allowing users to view the locations of known outdoor surveillance cameras and license plate readers directly within its mapping application. This update adds a toggleable layer that users can activate to see these devices on their maps.
Camera Manufacturers Included
The new layer identifies cameras from various manufacturers, including Flock. Other companies whose camera locations are displayed include Motorola Solutions (Vigilant), Genetec, Axis Communications, Axon, Leonardo (ELSAG), Neology, Rekor, PlateSmart, Ubicquia, and Verkada. This comprehensive listing aims to provide a broad overview of surveillance infrastructure.
Context and Utility
This feature is positioned alongside existing options for viewing traffic and incidents, making it accessible within the app's interface. While the update does not enable users to avoid these cameras, it serves to illustrate the density and presence of surveillance technology in specific neighborhoods and routes. This information can be useful for individuals concerned about privacy or those advocating for changes in local surveillance policies.
Updates
- MapQuest announced the feature on Bluesky.
- Cameras appear as a small red eye icon on the map.
- MapQuest's Surveillance Layer plots automatic license plate readers (ALPRs).
- The layer includes devices from Motorola Solutions (Vigilant), Genetec, Axis Communications, Axon, Leonardo (ELSAG), Neology, Rekor, PlateSmart, Ubicquia, and Verkada.
- The feature shows the direction each camera faces.
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How outlets covered it
MapQuest has updated its mobile application to include a "surveillance layer" that shows the locations of license plate reading cameras, including those from Flock. This feature allows users to identify and potentially avoid these cameras, offering an alternative to other navigation apps that do not provide this specific information.
MapQuest updated its app with a new "Surveillance Layer" that displays the locations of known automatic license plate readers (ALPRs) from various companies, including Flock Safety. This feature allows users to identify and potentially avoid these surveillance cameras, addressing privacy concerns associated with ALPR systems.
MapQuest now displays the locations of outdoor surveillance cameras and license plate readers, including Flock cameras, within its app. This feature provides users with information on the pervasiveness of these devices in their areas.