OFFICIAL Flock Cameras Misused or Destroyed Thread (Page 1 of 24)
Posted: 7/8/2026 10:28:08 AM EDT
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Flock Cameras Destroyed in GA Very close to my AO. It would be a shame if this continues to happen all around the country.  leave flock cameras alone |
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Originally Posted By ffemt596: Flock Cameras Destroyed in GA Very close to my AO. It would be a shame if this continues to happen all around the country. This is a great trend, i hope it grows. |
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Originally Posted By MtnMusic: Any legit legal defense funds for people accused of said nefarious activities? If antifa can do it for people physically attacking police..... |
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It would also be a shame if people learned to edit tracking links to something that leaves all that tracking info off the link. https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/flock-cameras-vandalized-metro-atlanta-004606358.html (Left naked so you can see the entire url.) |
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Originally Posted By Dopple: It would also be a shame if people learned to edit tracking links to something that leaves all that tracking info off the link. https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/flock-cameras-vandalized-metro-atlanta-004606358.html (Left naked so you can see the entire url.) There's always one. And a 13'er, no doubt. |
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Originally Posted By fatalerror113: If these people are caught, would they face a jury, or a only judge? No particular reason for this question, just wondering. Well, the Yahoo link a few posts above has the sheriff's department saying that destroying the cameras is a felony. I guess because each installation is expensive enough to meet the felony threshold? Or they're trying to play some terrorism charge? Anyway, I think they'd get a jury unless they waived it. Assuming they're caught, of course. ETA: Ok, I now see they're claiming the cameras as government property. They're just run by a private company to get around those pesky Constitutional protections. |
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Originally Posted By Blundersteer: Well, the Yahoo link a few posts above has the sheriff's department saying that destroying the cameras is a felony. I guess because each installation is expensive enough to meet the felony threshold? Or they're trying to play some terrorism charge? Anyway, I think they'd get a jury unless they waived it. Assuming they're caught, of course. ETA: Ok, I now see they're claiming the cameras as government property. They're just run by a private company to get around those pesky Constitutional protections. I wonder if just cutting the pole down and leaving the camera intact would qualify as a felony? A metal tube isn't that expensive but having the camera on the ground would effectively disable it. Not that I'd advocate for doing something like that. |
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Originally Posted By ffemt596: There's always one. And a 13'er, no doubt. Originally Posted By ffemt596: Originally Posted By Dopple: It would also be a shame if people learned to edit tracking links to something that leaves all that tracking info off the link. https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/flock-cameras-vandalized-metro-atlanta-004606358.html (Left naked so you can see the entire url.) There's always one. And a 13'er, no doubt. 
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Originally Posted By PanzerShrek: I wonder if just cutting the pole down and leaving the camera intact would qualify as a felony? A metal tube isn't that expensive but having the camera on the ground would effectively disable it. Not that I'd advocate for doing something like that. Probably depends on the state, but I'm pretty sure >$500 makes it a felony in GA, regardless of whether it's government property or not. I'd bet the agency can also tack on some other fees to cover the cost of employees dealing with it.  BTW the "advanced pole" is apparently the DOT-compliant breakaway version. https://www.fdot.gov/traffic/trafficservices/lpr/approved-lpr-supports |
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Originally Posted By Xyster7212: Probably depends on the state, but I'm pretty sure >$500 makes it a felony in GA, regardless of whether it's government property or not. I'd bet the agency can also tack on some other fees to cover the cost of employees dealing with it. https://i.ibb.co/TMVtHqZG/Screenshot-20260708-114336-Chrome.jpg BTW the "advanced pole" is apparently the DOT-compliant breakaway version. https://www.fdot.gov/traffic/trafficservices/lpr/approved-lpr-supports Originally Posted By Xyster7212: Originally Posted By PanzerShrek: I wonder if just cutting the pole down and leaving the camera intact would qualify as a felony? A metal tube isn't that expensive but having the camera on the ground would effectively disable it. Not that I'd advocate for doing something like that. Probably depends on the state, but I'm pretty sure >$500 makes it a felony in GA, regardless of whether it's government property or not. I'd bet the agency can also tack on some other fees to cover the cost of employees dealing with it. https://i.ibb.co/TMVtHqZG/Screenshot-20260708-114336-Chrome.jpg BTW the "advanced pole" is apparently the DOT-compliant breakaway version. https://www.fdot.gov/traffic/trafficservices/lpr/approved-lpr-supports The elites dont want you to know this, but the solar panels on the flock cameras are free. I've got a 87kW array at my house. |
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Originally Posted By 1Andy2: The elites dont want you to know this, but the solar panels on the flock cameras are free. I've got a 87kW array at my house. 
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Originally Posted By Howiitzer: I'd imagine if everyone started doing it the court system, jails would be quickly overwhelmed. |
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Originally Posted By Blundersteer: Well, the Yahoo link a few posts above has the sheriff's department saying that destroying the cameras is a felony. I guess because each installation is expensive enough to meet the felony threshold? Or they're trying to play some terrorism charge? Anyway, I think they'd get a jury unless they waived it. Assuming they're caught, of course. ETA: Ok, I now see they're claiming the cameras as government property. They're just run by a private company to get around those pesky Constitutional protections. If it’s government property then the department should be responsible for a FOIA on the data. |
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Originally Posted By 1Andy2: The elites dont want you to know this, but the solar panels on the flock cameras are free. I've got a 87kW array at my house. Originally Posted By 1Andy2: Originally Posted By Xyster7212: Originally Posted By PanzerShrek: I wonder if just cutting the pole down and leaving the camera intact would qualify as a felony? A metal tube isn't that expensive but having the camera on the ground would effectively disable it. Not that I'd advocate for doing something like that. Probably depends on the state, but I'm pretty sure >$500 makes it a felony in GA, regardless of whether it's government property or not. I'd bet the agency can also tack on some other fees to cover the cost of employees dealing with it. https://i.ibb.co/TMVtHqZG/Screenshot-20260708-114336-Chrome.jpg BTW the "advanced pole" is apparently the DOT-compliant breakaway version. https://www.fdot.gov/traffic/trafficservices/lpr/approved-lpr-supports The elites dont want you to know this, but the solar panels on the flock cameras are free. I've got a 87kW array at my house. This could be the most useful thing you've ever posted here. |
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Originally Posted By Dopple: Not if a certain class of people were "contracted" to do it. Originally Posted By Dopple: Originally Posted By Howiitzer: I'd imagine if everyone started doing it the court system, jails would be quickly overwhelmed. Now you're thinking like a democrat! |
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Happened in SC too: https://www.wistv.com/2026/07/06/flock-cameras-intentionally-cut-down-sc-town-police-say/ Unfortunately another SC town wants to put up more: https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/street-squad/irmo/irmo-considers-tripling-flock-license-plate-reader-cameras-within-town-limits/101-63320c0c-d931-408f-816d-1757272e5b2f Note that they say they are purchasing the cameras and they want one of the drones too ($700,000 for four years). During a town workshop, council members discussed purchasing 22 additional Flock Cameras, which triple the town's current network of 11 cameras. And the police chief is a statist PoS "That would ultimately cover pretty much every nook and cranny, every entry point into the town. That's what we want. As the chief of police, I've got to make sure our town is safe. I'm learning that with these cameras, with these license plate readers, we're solving crimes and solving them quicker." Didn't the Supreme Court just say this wasn't the case? During the workshop on July 7, Irmo town officials said photographing vehicles and license plates on public roads does not violate privacy laws because there is no reasonable expectation of privacy in public spaces. Irmo has gone to hell with the influx of subsidized housing, like every place that program touches, but I'm glad to see the ACLU doing something useful for once. |
