Your bluetooth is being tracked Leonrado cameras
The short version: A YouTuber flags Flock's Leonardo cameras scanning Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals, not just plates, expanding ALPR surveillance into device-level tracking.
Our Take
Credit to Digital ID, Mass Surveillance and Digital Currency for putting a spotlight on something we've been tracking closely: Flock's newer camera hardware isn't just reading plates anymore. The Leonardo units reportedly pick up Bluetooth and Wi-Fi signals from phones, fitness trackers, and other devices passing by, which means the surveillance net is widening from 'what car was here' to 'what devices were here' — a much more personal and persistent form of tracking.
This matters because most people assume ALPR cameras only care about license plates. If these systems are quietly logging device identifiers alongside vehicle data, that's a meaningful escalation in scope with zero public debate or opt-in consent. Bluetooth MAC addresses and signal fingerprints can follow a person even when they're walking, biking, or riding in someone else's car — plate or no plate.
We can't verify every technical claim in the video, but the broader trend is consistent with what we've documented: surveillance infrastructure keeps expanding past its original stated purpose. If you want to see how many of these cameras are already in your area, check our map, and if you want to push back on expansion of this tech in your community, our take-action page has concrete steps.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of Digital ID, Mass Surveillance and Digital Currency, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.