IR Flock Detection

Our Take

Valleytech Custom Solutions digs into something most of us never think about: Flock Safety cameras lean on infrared light to capture plates day and night, and that IR signature can potentially be picked up by anyone with the right sensor or modified camera. It's a reminder that these devices aren't just sitting on poles unnoticed — they're actively flooding public streets with light and data collection most residents never consented to.

We're glad to see builders and hobbyists poking at this stuff instead of just accepting 'trust the vendor.' Every technique that makes these cameras more detectable, more mappable, and more accountable is a net win for communities that were never asked whether they wanted block-by-block tracking of their movements. Detection projects like this complement crowd-sourced efforts already underway — check our camera map to see what's been documented near you.

None of this replaces the harder work of pushing back through city councils, public records requests, and local organizing. If this video gets you curious about what's watching your street, our take-action page has concrete next steps.