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#flock #flockcamera #ALPR

Chillicothe Ohio · 17 hours ago

The short version: A local Ohio creator's short clip flags a Flock ALPR camera in Chillicothe, another reminder that these devices are spreading into everyday American streets.

Our Take

We don't know much about this video beyond its title tags, but that's almost the point: a resident in Chillicothe, Ohio noticed a Flock Safety camera watching their street and thought it was worth filming. Credit to the Chillicothe Ohio channel for doing what more Americans should be doing — pointing a camera back at the cameras that are quietly cataloging where we drive, when, and how often.

These clips matter more than their production value suggests. Most people have no idea how many ALPRs are bolted to poles in their own neighborhoods until someone points one out. Every local upload like this one chips away at that ignorance, and that's exactly how public pressure against unaccountable surveillance networks starts — one street, one town, one video at a time.

If you want to see whether Chillicothe or your own city shows up on the map, check our camera map, and if you're ready to push back on a local Flock deployment, our take-action page has the tools to get started.

This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of Chillicothe Ohio, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.