DeFlock Calls for National Week of Action
The short version: Forward Observer's coverage of DeFlock's National Week of Action shows grassroots pushback against ALPR surveillance is breaking into wider media orbits.
Our Take
When a channel like Forward Observer—known for its intelligence and security-focused audience—picks up a story about DeFlock's call to action, it's a sign that pushback against license plate surveillance is no longer a niche concern. It's reaching people who think professionally about situational awareness and privacy, which is exactly the audience that understands how quickly a network of cameras can become a tool for tracking anyone, not just criminals.
We don't have the full details of what Forward Observer's take includes, but the core message of any week of action is simple: these cameras are everywhere, most people don't know it, and documentation is the first step toward accountability. Flock Safety and similar ALPR systems have spread into neighborhoods, school zones, and city streets with little public debate about retention policies, data sharing, or who gets access to the records being built on ordinary people's movements.
If this video has you looking around your own town with fresh eyes, that's the point. Check our camera map to see what's already been documented near you, and if you spot something missing, help fill in the picture. For ideas on turning awareness into pressure on local officials, our take-action page is a good place to start.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of Forward Observer, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.