What Are Flock Cameras? Inside the ALPR Network Sparking a Viral TikTok and Instagram DeFlock Backlash
Flock cameras face growing scrutiny as DeFlock activists target ALPR surveillance across the US
By Michael Toledo
Published 13 August 2026, 4:20 AM BSTA little-known network of cameras is at the centre of a growing US surveillance row, with viral TikTok and Instagram posts drawing the attention of law enforcement ahead of a nationwide protest campaign.
The technology behind the controversy is known as Flock cameras, and government intelligence bulletins show just how closely authorities are now watching the backlash.
What Are Flock Cameras and How Do They Work?
Flock cameras are automated licence plate reader (ALPR) systems designed to capture images of vehicles and read their number plates. The technology records information about vehicle sightings, including when and where a vehicle was detected, allowing authorised users to search the data during investigations.
Flock Safety has deployed its technology across communities in the US, where police departments use ALPR cameras as an investigative tool. The technology has also prompted concerns over privacy and data retention, as well as how vehicle-location information can be accessed and shared.
The debate has intensified as the number of Flock cameras has grown. The Guardian reported in July that it had identified at least 33 incidents in which Flock cameras were damaged, vandalised or destroyed across 23 states.
https://www.ibtimes.co.uk/flock-cameras-us-surveillance-debate-deflock-protests-1813945
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