DeFlock

DeFlock

@deflock.org

Tracking #ALPR, #AI cameras, autonomous #drones, #RTCC, and the creep of mass #surveillance across the USA. Help us Map the Cameras! They are doing more than reading your license plate. #Privacy #Flock #Axon #Motorola #SignalTrace #FusionCenters #AxonAxoff

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DeFlock
@deflock.org

Join Eyes on Axon, DeFlock, and SASSI on 10/26 at 8pm ET to learn more about real time crime centers, Fusus, and how we can organize to dismantle the growing police surveillance infrastructure. maglit.me/degipngify-unray #Flock #Surveillance #ALPR #AI #News #Tech #Privacy

DeFlock
@deflock.org

"“(Flock cameras) do not measure vehicle speed or issue speeding citations and their locations are generally fixed,” APD PIO Easterwood said" Yes they do. Ask Sheboygan. www.fox6now.com/news/sheboyg... We look forward to the correction. sentinelcolorado.com/metro/after-... #AI #News #Politics

sentinelcolorado.comAfter speed camera is vandalized, Aurora police clarify they're not Flock systems - Sentinel Colorado"(Flock cameras) do not measure vehicle speed or issue speeding citations and their locations are generally fixed"
DeFlock
@deflock.org

“Our constituents have been loud and clear that they do not want the government spying on them, end of story.” And right on cue, "If we can't surveil you then we might just stop doing our job" from the Police Chief. 🙄 nevadacurrent.com/2026/10/23/o... #News #Tech #Privacy #Politics

nevadacurrent.comOut of the Flock and into the Axon: Asked to dump license plate readers, Reno just switches brands • Nevada CurrentAmid growing public scrutiny of automated license plate readers and citywide protests decrying privacy concerns prompted by surveillance technologies, the City of Reno announced this month it would en...
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"Ridge Spring officials have not responded to new questions about why Logan was allowed to resign, why the town would not disclose that at the time, or what changes, if any, the town plans to make in oversight of the police department." 🤔 www.wrdw.com/2026/10/22/r... #News

wrdw.comRidge Spring chief quietly resigned, state records show weeks after Flock scandalRidge Spring Police Chief Terry Logan is no longer with the department, Ridge Spring City Hall confirmed Tuesday.

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Electronic Frontier Foundation
@eff.org

ATTENTION LAWMAKERS: Wondering how to respond to the growing public backlash against ALPR mass surveillance with real policy change? EFF’s new State Legislative Agenda outlines how states can ban these camera networks or strictly curtail their abuse.

eff.orgEFF’s State Legislative Agenda to End ALPR Mass SurveillancePolice agencies across the U.S. have deployed Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) to capture images of passing vehicles along with time, date, and GPS coordinates. While the technology itself isn’...

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Drew Harwell
@drewharwell.com

New: We found cops who kept using Flock to spy on women after they left the force. One used it for five years after retirement, tracking his wife during a custody battle. Another ran searches while he was suspended (and later fired) after killing a 15-year-old boy. Free to read: wapo.st/3UEwWU7

wapo.stTheir police jobs ended. They kept using Flock’s vast surveillance network.Flock employees urged the company to adopt stronger security after a 2024 breach. The company continued to allow practices that left its network vulnerable to unauthorized users.
DeFlock
@deflock.org

“And I’ll keep talking to the media and answering these questions so I can make sure every Floridian knows just that,” she added. Moody’s team then immediately ushered her away while CL asked a question about Flock cameras." 🤣 www.cltampa.com/news/in-indi... #Surveillance #AI #Tech

cltampa.comAt Tampa Bay rally, Ashley Moody walks away from Flock camera question after saying she's not avoiding pressU.S. Sen Ashley Moody and U.S. Representative Anna Paulina Luna held a campaign rally at The Original Crabby Bill’s restaurant in Indian Rocks Beach, addressing a mostly white, elderly crowd of around...
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"If you hit the exact price, minus ten bucks, it's a red flag to me. That shows a pattern of buying things right under the threshold again and again and again." They may be on to something 🙄 www.latintimes.com/no-council-v... #Flock #DeFlock #Axon #Surveillance #AxonAxoff #fyp #AI

latintimes.comThe $10 trick hiding Flock cameras from city councilsHow police departments use spending thresholds, sole-source exemptions, and free trials to deploy Flock cameras without a council vote.
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"Sheriff Thomas clarified that the current and new readers are not Flock cameras. The new system, which will include dash cameras, is made by Axon." 🤦‍♂️ www.witn.com/2026/10/20/o... #Flock #DeFlock #Axon #Surveillance #AxonAxoff #fyp #trending #ALPR #AI

witn.comOnslow County Sheriff’s Office to replace stationary ALPRs with cameras inside patrol carsSheriff Chris Thomas says the currently stationed readers will be taken down and replaced by cameras inside patrol vehicles.
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"Palumbo-Liu, who lives in faculty housing, said a Genetec camera has replaced the Flock camera near his home, continuing to record “individuals, families, workers, guests and visitors.” 🤦‍♂️ stanforddaily.com/2026/10/20/u... #Flock #DeFlock #Axon #Surveillance #AxonAxoff #fyp #trending #ALPR #AI

stanforddaily.comUniversity installs Genetec cameras after ending Flock contractA faculty organizer says Stanford has yet to explain how the new system is an improvement.
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"A City of Bentonville spokesperson said the city's AI policy does not apply to Flock systems. He said the way the city uses Flock "does exactly what an Excel search does." First texts and now mass surveillance. What can't you do Excel? bentonvillebulletin.com/p/city-of-be... #AI #ALPR #fyp

bentonvillebulletin.comCity of Bentonville’s AI Policy Doesn't Apply to FlockA City of Bentonville spokesperson said the city’s AI policy does not apply to Flock systems. He said the way the city uses Flock “does exactly what an Excel search does.”
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"An NBC News review found government contracts priced just below approval thresholds and dozens of deals awarded without competitive bids." "to avoid public oversight." Fixed it. www.nbcnews.com/tech/securit... #Flock #DeFlock #Axon #Surveillance #AxonAxoff #fyp #trending #ALPR #AI

nbcnews.comHow Flock’s cameras spread through government deals that bypassed public scrutinyAn NBC News review found government contracts priced just below approval thresholds and dozens of deals awarded without competitive bids.

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ACLU
@aclu.org

Flock isn't just selling cameras. It’s building a national surveillance network. They record where we were, when we were there, and over time can reveal our religious practices, medical visits, political activities, personal relationships, and daily routines. Take action at aclu.org/get-flock_out

DeFlock
@deflock.org

321 ALPRs..so far..want to learn how to fight back? Come on out, Nov 15th, to meet with the DeFlock Mahoning Valley team! linktr.ee/deflockmv for more information! deflock.org #Flock #Ohio #Axon #Surveillance #AxonAxoff #fyp #trending #ALPR #AI #Youngstown

DeFlock
@deflock.org
ACLU@aclu.org

NEW: Tempe just became the first city in Arizona to ban automatic license plate readers like Flock and Axon. Every city in Arizona and across the country should follow suit.

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ACLU
@aclu.org

NEW: Tempe just became the first city in Arizona to ban automatic license plate readers like Flock and Axon. Every city in Arizona and across the country should follow suit.

DeFlock
@deflock.org

"logs from Marion and Monongalia counties’ Flock Safety network, searches for “Welfare Check” were queried more than 200 times...Flock Safety’s website says Flock cameras do not use facial recognition & are not designed to search for or track people." 🤣 www.wboy.com/news/hundred...

wboy.comHundreds of ‘welfare check’ queries searched on Flock cameras in West VirginiaIn recent audit logs from Marion and Monongalia counties’ Flock Safety network, searches for “Welfare Check” were queried more than 200 times.
DeFlock
@deflock.org

It is listening to everything and recording it 24/7..just like the AI Cameras...and the ALPRs.. Then it all gets fed into a database.. Feeling safe, yet? Oh, wait until you hear about Fusion Centers and Predictive Policing,, deflock.org noalprs.com Come talk with us!

noalprs.comSurveillance Is on the Ballot | DeFlockEvery ALPR contract in America was approved by someone you elect. Find the groups organizing in your community.
ACLU@aclu.org

Automatic license plate readers are only the tip of the surveillance industrial complex iceberg. Flock's cameras already track our every move, and now they're trying to put microphones on them as well. We won't be fooled. All of this dystopian tech must go.

techcrunch.comFlock CEO says its microphones detect 'just gunshots' — its website says different | TechCrunchLangley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its technology.

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ACLU
@aclu.org

Automatic license plate readers are only the tip of the surveillance industrial complex iceberg. Flock's cameras already track our every move, and now they're trying to put microphones on them as well. We won't be fooled. All of this dystopian tech must go.

techcrunch.comFlock CEO says its microphones detect 'just gunshots' — its website says different | TechCrunchLangley’s comments come amid mounting scrutiny of Flock from privacy advocates, including the ACLU, and members of the public who are concerned about the misuse of its technology.
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"Court documents allege he put a tracker on the ex-girlfriend’s car, which sent location updates to his work email. He allegedly used the Flock database to look up her name and plate number after their 2024 split." 🤦‍♂️ whdh.com/news/former-... #Surveillance #AxonAxoff #fyp #AI

whdh.comFormer Braintree detective in court on charges he misused Flock data - Boston News, Weather, Sports | WHDH 7NewsBRAINTREE, MASS. (WHDH) - A former Braintree police detective will be in court Friday on charges he used Flock cameras to harass his ex-girlfriend.Court documents<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="htt...
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"Deputy Corey Whitfield was charged with misuse of license plate readers and violation of his oath of office following the investigation, McNeil said. He is the sixth deputy to face arrest for misuse of Flock cameras." There are more. theaugustapress.com/another-rcso... #DeFlock #Axon #AI

theaugustapress.comAnother RCSO deputy charged after personal searches on Flock camera systemRichmond County Deputy Corey Whitfield was arrested and fired after investigators determined he used Flock license plate-reading cameras for personal searches, following a previous DUI arrest that res...
DeFlock
@deflock.org

“With less than two weeks left of this study period, we are concerned that there does not appear to have been any attempt to seek out any meaningful incorporation of public input in the process,” Shocking. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2026/10/15/f... #Flock #DeFlock #Axon #Surveillance #AxonAxoff

rhodeislandcurrent.comFlock camera opponents say they were left out of state-led policy review • Rhode Island CurrentRhode Island’s two-month pause on new Flock camera installations is set to expire Monday. As Rhode Island State Police prepare new rules for automated license plate readers, civil liberties groups say...
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"Police say the town received a generous donation to get the equipment, which would include a drone and automated license plate readers. The town told WITN it is considering Verkada as the manufacturer for its security cameras." 🤦‍♂️ Get em hooked early. www.witn.com/2026/10/15/e...

witn.comEmerald Isle to hold public session on police camera & drone proposalEmerald Isle police say the town received a generous donation for the equipment, including a police drone and automated license plate readers.
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"Under an IDIQ contract, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) chose Axon's Dedrone platform to deliver real-time airspace monitoring, drone identification, and threat mitigation for critical infrastructure protection." www.stocktitan.net/news/AXON/ax... #Flock #DeFlock #Surveillance

stocktitan.netThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security chose Axon's system to monitor airspace and identify drones.The VA added over 1,600 TASER 10 devices to begin equipping police at medical centers; this year's camera and license additions include translation tools.
DeFlock
@deflock.org

“Freedom from persistent, dragnet-style surveillance while in public is not a foreign concept in our society, and it is a reasonable expectation that society already accepts,” as reflected in the Supreme Court’s cellphone decisions." More cases incoming. chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2...

chicago.suntimes.comJudicial tide may be turning against indiscriminate Flock mass surveillanceFederal judge presses the point that police perusal of our traveling histories on demand can be constitutionally problematic.
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"is to shut down driverless cars. The answer is to say, ‘Hey, let’s talk about how we prevent more accidents in the future’.” But driverless car makers don’t shrug their shoulders at crashes; the companies pause their fleets and apply fixes. GL = 🤡 techcrunch.com/2026/10/14/f...

techcrunch.comFlock CEO defends surveillance technology amid national backlash: 'We shouldn't pause progress' | TechCrunchAt TechCrunch Disrupt, Flock CEO Garrett Langley defended his company's surveillance technology despite growing privacy concerns, arguing that its crime-fighting benefits outweigh the risks of abuse.
DeFlock
@deflock.org

This year's elections will be critical for reclaiming democracy. This includes challenging the growing use of ALPRs and surveillance tech in North Carolina. Join us & others from the state to learn more about ALPRs & how we can work together to get these cameras removed.

DeFlock
@deflock.org

"The town of Smithfield, on Oct. 12, acknowledged police improperly shared Flock camera data with the FBI without a court order, violating state law, but says the officer will not face criminal charges." Thank god for those guardrails, www.smithfieldtimes.com/news/town-ad... #Surveillance

smithfieldtimes.comTown admits sharing Flock data with FBI violated state law, ...The town of Smithfield, on Oct. 12, acknowledged police improperly shared Flock camera data with the FBI without a court order, violating state law, but says th...
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"UPPS’ chief information officer, told The Daily Collegian in an email on Wednesday that the decision came “after reviewing the system’s cost, return on investment and operational value.” Glowing Endorsement. www.psucollegian.com/news/penn-st... #Flock #DeFlock #Axon #ALPR #AI #AxonAxoff

psucollegian.comPenn State will remove Flock cameras after reviewing costPenn State University Police &amp; Public Safety (UPPS) is opting not to renew its contract with Flock Safety, and will remove the cameras from campus.
DeFlock
@deflock.org

"An ongoing investigation is currently underway. Scott says the city will follow its disciplinary process, up to and including termination if necessary, once that concludes." So there's more. katv.com/news/local/t... #Flock #DeFlock #Axon #ALPR #AI #AxonAxoff #Surveillance

katv.comThree Little Rock police officers relieved of duty after Flock camera system misuseThree Little Rock police officers are being relived of duty after it was discovered that they improperly used automatic license plate reader system technology.
DeFlock
@deflock.org

North Liberty - We need your help! Join us on Tonight at 6pm to let the City Council know - No More Flock - No More ALPRS - No More Surveillance! 360 N. Main St. Our daily lives shouldn't be searchable! #Flock #DeFlock #Axon #ALPR #AI #AxonAxoff #Surveillance #RTCC #Fusion #fyp #trending