A Police Chief Ran His Ex's Plate 500 Times The Flock Files Ep. 2
The short version: A police chief allegedly ran his ex's plate 500 times, underscoring how Flock's ALPR network hands officers a surveillance tool with almost no real oversight.
Our Take
Divine Alliance Media's latest Flock Files installment lays out a case that should turn every reader's stomach: a police chief allegedly querying his ex's license plate roughly 500 times. That's not a typo, and it's not an isolated glitch — it's the predictable outcome of handing officers a database that logs where people drive, with audit systems that are often toothless until a reporter or a victim forces the issue.
The Washington Post investigation cited in the video found at least 50 officers nationwide accused or charged with misusing plate readers, many tied to stalking exes, checking up on love interests, or settling personal scores. Flock and similar vendors love to tout 'audit trails' as the safeguard, but an audit trail only matters if someone is actually watching it in real time, before 500 lookups happen. In practice, these systems rely on self-policing by the same departments deploying the cameras — a conflict of interest baked into the business model.
This is exactly why DeFlock USA keeps pushing people to find out what's watching their own streets. Check our map to see nearby ALPR cameras, and if you want to push back on deployments in your town, our take action page has the tools to get started. Credit to Divine Alliance Media for keeping this story in front of people — abuse like this doesn't stop until it stops being easy to hide.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of Divine Alliance Media, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.