How to Compare the DeFlock Map With Official Local Records
A careful workflow for using the deflock.org map as an external lead while keeping official records at the center of review.
Treat external maps as a lead source
A community-generated map can be useful when residents are trying to understand where to start, especially if a locality has not published a clear list of camera sites or deployment status.
The right move is to use the map to identify specific follow-up requests such as installation approvals, contracts, site lists, agenda packets, or policy manuals.
Verification should always come from the public record
The map may point to a possible location or vendor footprint, but it does not replace what the locality is obligated to disclose.
That is why the strongest oversight workflow pairs external reference material with official meeting packets, procurement files, and written agency rules.