NewsKPBS Public MediaAugust 21, 2026San Diego
Individuals are vandalizing and disabling Flock surveillance cameras across multiple states
A wave of vandalism, blocking, and removal of Flock surveillance cameras is occurring across dozens of states. This activity reflects increasing public resistance to the use of this specific police surveillance technology.
Read the full story at KPBS Public MediaWhy It Matters
The destruction of these cameras impacts the operational capacity of local law enforcement agencies that rely on the technology for automated license plate recognition and vehicle tracking.
Key Facts
- Flock surveillance cameras are being vandalized, blocked, or removed in dozens of states.
- The activity is characterized as a surge in resistance to police surveillance technology.
Who's Mentioned
organizationDeFlock“Advocacy group tracking surveillance cameras.”personJeff Potts“Executive director of the Minnesota Chiefs of Police Association.”organizationFlock Safety“Atlanta-based manufacturer of automated license plate readers.”personClare Garvie“Deputy director at NYU's Policing Project.”personGarrett Langley“CEO of Flock Safety.”personBrady O'Rourke“Resident of Crystal, Minnesota, who protests cameras.”organizationFlock“Manufacturer of the surveillance cameras being targeted.”personJay Stanley“Senior policy analyst at the ACLU.”