Pflugerville covers Flock cameras, turns off system
The short version: Pflugerville hit pause on its Flock ALPR network, physically covering cameras and shutting the system down — proof that public pressure can actually roll back surveillance.
Our Take
Credit to KXAN for catching this one: Pflugerville didn't just quietly stop renewing a contract, it covered its leased Flock cameras and powered the system down. That's a rare sight in the ALPR world, where the usual trend line only points toward more cameras, more data sharing, and more quiet contract renewals that nobody outside city hall notices.
We don't know yet from the reporting whether this is a permanent shutdown, a pause for policy review, or a response to a specific controversy — and we're not going to speculate past what KXAN has reported. What we do know is that cities don't cover up cameras they're proud of. Something made Pflugerville officials decide the system needed to go dark, at least for now, and that's worth watching closely as more details come out.
This is exactly the kind of local accountability story that gets buried unless residents and reporters keep asking questions. If you want to see whether Flock cameras are running near you, check our map, and if your city hasn't had its own reckoning yet, our take-action page has the tools to start pushing for one.
This is DeFlock The USA’s original commentary. The video above is the work of KXAN, published on YouTube — full credit to the creator.