Beta testing the Byte Shield app by @duggie_86 #flock #deflock #byteshield #opensource #publicsafety
The short version: GH0ST3CH beta-tests Byte Shield, an open-source app by duggie_86 aimed at helping everyday people spot and track Flock Safety ALPR cameras.
Our Take
GH0ST3CH's hands-on look at Byte Shield, a tool built by duggie_86, is the kind of grassroots tech we like to see: regular people building open-source software to shine a light on automated license plate readers instead of waiting for permission from the companies profiting off them. Details are still early-beta, but the premise — arming drivers and communities with better visibility into where Flock cameras are watching — fits squarely into the broader fight for transparency around a surveillance network that mostly operates without public input.
Open-source projects like this matter because Flock Safety and local police departments rarely volunteer full camera lists or usage data. When independent developers build their own detection and mapping tools, it shifts some power back to the public. It's not a replacement for official disclosure, but it's a reminder that communities don't have to stay in the dark just because agencies won't talk.
We'll be watching how Byte Shield develops. In the meantime, check our own camera map to see what's already been documented near you, and visit take action if you want to push back on ALPR expansion in your town.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of GH0ST3CH, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.