Stop Flock

https://stopflock.com

Article

  • Campaign site opposing Flock Safety’s license plate reader surveillance network
  • Documents how ALPR cameras feed a private database accessible to law enforcement
  • Calls for legislation to limit data retention and commercial surveillance
  • Links to related efforts like deflock.org and haveibeenflocked.com

Discussion

  • Debate splits: some want surveillance illegal, others want liability-driven deterrence
  • tptacek questions whether opt-out requests make legal sense given municipal data ownership
  • Flock’s APIs reportedly poorly secured and cameras hackable per Benn Jordan videos
  • Commenters note irony of US mocking China surveillance while building equivalent

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Added Apr 15, 2026
Modified Apr 15, 2026