Judge to issue arrest warrant for suspected Flock camera vandal in Rio Rancho
The short version: KRQE reports a Rio Rancho judge is set to issue an arrest warrant for someone accused of vandalizing a Flock Safety ALPR camera.
Our Take
KRQE's report out of Rio Rancho is a reminder of how charged the fight over these cameras has become. When local governments drop Flock Safety hardware on street corners without much public debate, it's no surprise that some residents respond with a wrench instead of a comment card. We don't endorse vandalism, but we understand the frustration: people are tired of being tracked by a private company's network every time they drive to work or church.
What this story really highlights is the lopsided power dynamic. Police departments get a powerful, largely unregulated tracking tool. Residents get a camera pointed at their plate with little say in whether it goes up, how long the data is kept, or who else can access it. When the only recourse left to some people feels like direct action against the hardware itself, that's a sign the normal channels for accountability and consent have failed, not a sign that the cameras are working as intended.
If you want a lawful way to push back, start by finding out what's actually watching you. Check our camera map to see where ALPRs are deployed near you, and visit our take-action page for steps to organize, speak up at city council, and demand real oversight before the next camera goes up.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of KRQE, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.