📸Flock Off AI Cameras!

Flock Safety has partnered with hundreds of police departments, turning dystopian surveillance into a commercial product. You’ve likely already seen these black teardrop-shaped cameras in your town—here’s what they really do.

Flock builds ALPRs that capture every vehicle passing by. They don’t just read plates—they record make, model, color, stickers, and even windshield angle. Millions of reads are logged daily. Police can pull this data without a warrant, and agencies can share feeds across jurisdictions.

Flock claims their system “helps solve 10% of U.S. crimes,” but the study behind it is built on customer surveys, no control group, and data that doesn’t reflect everyday crime. Independent investigations found little to no real impact—Piedmont, CA spent over $576k for more crime and less liberty.

Want transparency? deflock.me crowdsources these camera locations so you can see where Flock units are in your area.

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