Get the Flock outta here!
That’s the sentiment of millions of Americans who don’t want to live under a surveillance state 24/7.
Flock cameras, a brand of automated license plate readers (ALPRs), are being installed across the country under the premise of safety.
The ALPRs made by Atlanta-based tech company Flock Safety are reportedly designed to capture and analyze details about vehicles viewed in public.
Information gathered is reportedly stored for 30 days (it may vary by local policies), and law enforcement, homeowner associations, businesses, schools, and more can access the records or request real-time alerts.
Advocates say the cameras make it easier to find stolen vehicles, abducted people, and solve other crimes.
Critics argue against the persistent and pervasive mass surveillance that could potentially be used by bad actors (like stalkers, for example) and used against law-abiding citizens.
Despite facing a felony criminal damage charge, Ed Kale from Arizona said he has “absolutely zero regrets” about using his work truck to bend the prying eyes until they pointed at the sky.
🚨#BREAKING: An Arizona man says he has, “absolutely zero regrets” after he was arrested for using his work truck to bend a Flock camera pole backwards until it faced the sky.
“I kept backing up, saw it bend back, I saw it looking at the sky… and said,
‘That’s good enough.” pic.twitter.com/Edtc3LdnVi
— Matt Van Swol (@mattvanswol) August 13, 2026
In response to the growing use of ALPRs, Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett introduced H.R. 9800, the “Protection Against Mass Surveillance Act,” on July 21, 2026, but it has not significantly advanced in Congress.
If law enforcement wants to follow all of us get a Dadgum warrant.
— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) August 8, 2026
Meanwhile, plenty of folks praised Kale for taking a stand.
— Evan Kirstel #B2B #TechFluencer (@EvanKirstel) August 14, 2026
Benjamin Franklin: “Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety.” pic.twitter.com/GeowaTQYqA
— LT. Larry B (@RunTheRace78) August 14, 2026
“I prefer dangerous freedom over peaceful slavery.” – Thomas Jefferson
— Yannick (@Yxnnick) August 14, 2026
You couldn’t even steal your neighbors “Kamala for President” sign without planning a heist out. That’s how much surveillance is out there. They can track your phone. They have enough surveillance. No more.
— newsonsofliberty (@sonsofliberty66) August 14, 2026
Thank him for his service! 🇺🇸
— Clint (@clintga) August 13, 2026
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