Michigan
Snapshot · 2026-10-12
3,704
reported license-plate cameras in Michigan (#11 of 51)
Local decisions tracked
10
entries in the DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker tracker (retrieved 2026-10-11)
City files
22
Michigan places with a city page
Trend: our daily history for Michigan starts 2026-10-12. A chart appears after the second daily snapshot.
Michigan ALPR law
NCSL's state survey identified no ALPR-specific statute for Michigan. Public-records law still applies: see the Reporters Committee Open Government Guide.
NCSL, Automated License Plate Readers: State Statutes, updated September 28, 2026. Not legal advice; read the statute.
Local decisions in Michigan
Sep 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED
Eastpointe, MI. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Eastpointe voted to cancel its Flock contract for license plate reader cameras.
Aug 2026 · PROPOSAL REJECTED
Sumpter Township, MI. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Sumpter Township, MI canceled its Flock Safety contract before installation covering 11 cameras. Cited reasons: Public backlash; Police statement citing community feedback; Failed police millage / budget cut context.
Aug 2026 · CONTRACT CANCELED
Oceana County, MI. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Oceana County Sheriff cancels Flock camera trial after 'significant' negative public feedback
Jul 2026 · CAMERAS REMOVED
Westland, MI. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Westland is removing its Flock license plate reader cameras following privacy concerns raised by residents.
May 2026 · PROPOSAL REJECTED
Menominee, MI. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: City council unanimously voted to cancel their existing contract. The cameras became activated without city council approval.
Mar 2026 · PROPOSAL REJECTED
Alpena, MI. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Alpena County commissioners rejected a license plate reader camera proposal despite law enforcement support.
Nov 2025 · PROPOSAL REJECTED
Bay City, MI. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: The Bay City Commission voted against a contract with Flock Safety following community members expressing privacy concerns.
Nov 2025 · CONTRACT CANCELED
Ferndale, MI. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Ferndale ended its contract with Flock Safety after hearing community concerns and is seeking a new license plate reader vendor.
Nov 2023 · CAMERAS REMOVED
Marine City, MI. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: Marine City decided to remove its automatic license plate readers, citing false positive results.
Sep 2022 · ALPR BAN
Ypsilanti, MI. Reported by DeFlock The USA Cancellation Tracker: The Ypsilanti City Council gave final passage to Ordinance No. 1401 on September 13, 2022 by a 5-0 vote, prohibiting automated license plate readers inside the city limits. Council members cited privacy, and noted that any future police use would require amending the ordinance. It was among the first outright municipal
City files in Michigan
Detroit, MI
657 reported within 8 mi
Grand Rapids, MI
87 reported within 5 mi
Warren, MI
65 reported within 4 mi
Sterling Heights, MI
45 reported within 4 mi
Ann Arbor, MI
18 reported within 4 mi
Lansing, MI
94 reported within 5 mi
Dearborn, MI
158 reported within 4 mi
Livonia, MI
64 reported within 4 mi
Troy, MI
54 reported within 4 mi
Farmington Hills, MI
62 reported within 4 mi
Westland, MI
58 reported within 4 mi · local decision
Flint, MI
103 reported within 4 mi
Wyoming, MI
89 reported within 4 mi
Rochester Hills, MI
32 reported within 4 mi
Southfield, MI
109 reported within 4 mi
Eastpointe, MI
68 reported within 3 mi · local decision
Bay City, MI
0 reported within 3 mi · local decision
Ypsilanti, MI
14 reported within 3 mi · local decision
Ferndale, MI
50 reported within 3 mi · local decision
Alpena, MI
1 reported within 3 mi · local decision
Menominee, MI
5 reported within 3 mi · local decision
Marine City, MI
0 reported within 3 mi · local decision
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