This month, the Internet has been abuzz with calls to “De-Flock America” on Halloween. People are being encouraged to wear costumes that cover their face, leave their debit and credit cards at home, and destroy or at least decommission Flock cameras and automated license plate readers created by Flock Safety in their neighborhood. These roadside cameras capture more than just license plates, but vital vehicle details as well, including vehicle make, model, color, and unique identification features like stickers and dents. These are then uploaded to a searchable cloud database for use by law enforcement, businesses, and housing associations.
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