Flock Camera Set Up Near Campus
As of quite recently, a Flock camera has been installed on the outskirts of campus on Summer St. between Pope Hall and CVS. Flock cameras are AI powered Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) made and distributed by Flock Group Inc. or better known as “Flock Safety.”
The cameras have been the source of heated discussion and debate regarding mass surveillance and public safety for the past year. Flock records license plates, vehicle make, model, color, and extra details on your vehicle like dents and decals. This information is stored in a data base for police, HOAs, businesses, or schools who have leasing with Flock to search up.
In less than 2 years, Flock spread across the country like a wildfire. According to DeFlock, on January 1, 2025, there were only 4,347 flock cameras installed across America. At the time of writing this article, that number increased to 140,836, a 3,139.84% increase.
While there are definitely pros and cons to these cameras, concerns from the general public reside in mass surveillance and the breach of individuals’ privacy and rights. Others argue that flock can be used to reduce crime in neighborhoods and catch criminals. What do you think?
