Detect Flock Cameras with ESP32 #shorts

Our Take

A short demo video from STS Technologies LLC shows off FlockYou, an ESP32-based device built to detect Flock Safety cameras in the wild. We haven't tested the hardware ourselves, so we can't vouch for its accuracy or range, but the concept is worth paying attention to: it's a sign that the push to expose ALPR surveillance is moving from spreadsheets and public records requests into the realm of hands-on electronics. That's a healthy development for a movement that's been fighting an uphill battle against an industry that would rather operate in the shadows.

Tools like this matter because Flock's whole business model depends on the public not noticing or not caring how many cameras are quietly logging their movements. A pocket-sized gadget that beeps when you roll past one is a visceral reminder that this infrastructure is everywhere, not an abstract policy debate. Whether or not you buy the hardware, the underlying instinct, wanting a concrete way to detect and document these cameras, is exactly the energy this fight needs.

If you want to see what's already been mapped out in your area without soldering anything, check out our camera map, and if you're ready to push back on ALPR expansion locally, our take-action page has concrete next steps.