You can join DeFlock for their National Week of Action, Aug. 16-22, protesting automated license plate readers (ALPRs). DeFlock is a community organized project to keep community members informed on surveillance devices and to keep their government accountable for surveiling its citizens.
Flock cameras have sprouted up en masse across the country in recent years. Manufactured by the company Flock Safety, these automated license plate readers (ALPRs) are solar-powered surveillance devices that are used by local law enforcement to surveil millions of citizens every day.
As a result, the prevalence of Flock cameras across the country has sparked outrage among many citizens due to concerns surrounding privacy, civil liberties, and threats to the Fourth Amendment, which is meant to protect people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.
During this week of action, there will be a variety of ways you can make your voice heard about Flock cameras, from town halls to scavenger hunts and more.
Here are some ways you can take part:
Attend an event
DeFlock will host a variety of events during its week of action. Their mission? To have not just one large event to gain visibility, but to host hundreds of town halls, educational events, or even just casual get-togethers.
For more information on events near you, visit DeFlock’s week of action homepage.
To keep up with local DeFlock actions, visit DeFlock’s local chapter list.
Call your lawmakers
Flock camera contracts can be deactivated and canceled by your local lawmakers. Your lawmakers are there to listen to your concerns, so if you have worries about Flock in your community, visit the Pennsylvania General Assembly directory to find out how you can contact your state senator and representative directly.
Don’t forget, midterm elections are in November, and your vote can help decide who manages these Flock camera contracts.
For more information on upcoming elections, visit our voter registration guide.
Sign a petition
Sometimes, you can’t always make a town hall meeting or a rally, but there are ways to activate your voice from home. There are dozens of petitions popping up in response to Flock cameras in Pennsylvania. like
Remove Flock cameras from streets of Pennsylvania, and End Flock AI Surveillance in Erie County
Additional Resources
If you want to document a new Flock camera, or track ones that are already erected, FlockHopper has an extensive map of just about every Flock camera in the United States.
If you want to track what local governments are discussing surrounding Flock cameras, alpr.watch tracks every mention of surveillance technology in local town halls and meetings.
Have an event to add? Email State Organizing Coordinator Ava Edwards at ava@couriernewsroom.com. Please send details at least one week before the event.
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