This Makes Flock Cameras Even WORSE - Leonardo and SignalTrace
The short version: Greasy Finger Garage flags new Flock-linked tech, Leonardo and SignalTrace, that reportedly expands ALPR surveillance even further into daily life.
Our Take
Credit to Greasy Finger Garage for digging into this—every new layer bolted onto the Flock Safety ecosystem deserves scrutiny, and "Leonardo" and "SignalTrace" are apparently the latest additions. We won't speculate on technical specifics we haven't verified ourselves, but the pattern is familiar: a camera network sold as a narrow crime-fighting tool keeps sprouting new features, new data partners, and new ways to track where you go and when.
This is exactly why we keep saying ALPR expansion isn't a one-time install, it's a moving target. Each software update or integration can quietly widen what's collected, who can access it, and how long it sticks around, often with zero public hearing or vote. A system that started as "find stolen cars" keeps growing teeth, and most residents living under these cameras have no idea the capabilities have changed since the day the pole went up.
If you want to see how far this network already reaches near you, check our camera map, and if you're ready to push back at the local level, 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 Greasy Finger Garage, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.