The growing vigilante movement to knock out Flock surveillance cameras
Points and comments are a snapshot, not live.
Grassroots vigilantes across the US are vandalizing Flock cameras to protest mass surveillance.
The Guardian reports on a growing movement of vigilantes destroying Flock automated license plate readers in 23 states. NoMark, a masked influencer with 700,000 followers, has disabled over a dozen cameras in Minneapolis. Critics cite privacy concerns and misuse by police for stalking. Flock CEO called activists 'terroristic' but later apologized. Over 80 cities have canceled or rejected contracts. A bill introduced in Congress would require warrants for Flock data.
What commenters are saying
Top comments argue that when speech is ignored, physical action is inevitable, referencing the 'four boxes of liberty.' Some critique the bill as ineffective because it only bans federal purchase of systems, not data bought through brokers. Others highlight Flock refusing to remove cameras after contract cancellations, forcing cities to cover them with trash bags. A 77-year-old Republican man blocking a camera with a pool skimmer drew bipartisan praise. Users share tools like FlockHopper for routing around cameras.