Police Just BANNED These FLOCK Cameras (Here’s Why)
The short version: Ajones Media flags reports of police departments abruptly pulling Flock ALPR cameras, a sign that even insiders are uneasy about this surveillance network.
Our Take
Credit to Ajones Media for digging into reports that some police departments are ordering the sudden removal of Flock Safety cameras. We haven't independently verified every detail in the video, but the broader pattern it points to — agencies second-guessing a system they rushed to install — tracks with what we've been hearing from sources around the country for months.
When the people running these programs start pulling the plug, that's not a footnote, it's a signal. Flock's pitch has always been that ALPR networks are low-risk, high-reward tools for public safety. But contracts get reviewed, data-sharing agreements get scrutinized, and sometimes what looked fine on paper turns into a liability once it's actually running on a street corner. Whether it's cost, legal exposure, public backlash, or something in the fine print, removals like this are worth watching closely rather than writing off as isolated incidents.
This is exactly why we keep building out our camera map — so residents don't have to rely on press releases to know what's watching their streets. If a camera disappears from your town, we want to know, and if one shows up without public debate, we want you to have the tools to push back. Check take-action for ways to get involved locally.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of Ajones Media, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.