Flock Safety, the Atlanta-based surveillance company, has been making waves in the industry with its innovative technology that allows for the tracking of every single person's movements at all times. However, its dreams of building a network of cameras that can monitor and control the population may be in danger due to the growing number of vigilantes destroying its surveillance cameras. In La Mesa, California, two Flock cameras were recently destroyed by individuals using different methods. One camera was disabled when someone removed a necessary part, while the second was disabled with a sophisticated percussion attack that left the camera inoperable, likely due to the use of an advanced, military-grade weapon known as a "blunt object." This is not an isolated incident, as similar attacks have been reported in other locations. In Greenview, Illinois, someone gained access to technology that allowed them to cut down the pole that held up ...
Flock Safety, the Atlanta-based surveillance company, has been making waves in the industry with its innovative technology that allows for the tracking of every single person’s movements at all times. However, its dreams of building a network of cameras that can monitor and control the population may be in danger due to the growing number of vigilantes destroying its surveillance cameras.
In La Mesa, California, two Flock cameras were recently destroyed by individuals using different methods. One camera was disabled when someone removed a necessary part, while the second was disabled with a sophisticated percussion attack that left the camera inoperable, likely due to the use of an advanced, military-grade weapon known as a “blunt object.”
This is not an isolated incident, as similar attacks have been reported in other locations. In Greenview, Illinois, someone gained access to technology that allowed them to cut down the pole that held up a Flock camera and the solar panel that powers it. Similar attacks have also been reported in Lisbon, Connecticut, and in December of last year, a Suffolk, Virginia, man was arrested on charges that he’d intentionally destroyed 13 Flock cameras before finally being brought to justice.
In fact, it’s been reported that at least five states have already seen similar incidents. The question on everyone’s mind is, what’s driving these vigilantes to take action against Flock Safety’s surveillance cameras? Are they concerned about the potential for abuse of power or the erosion of civil liberties?
Whatever the reason, it’s clear that Flock Safety’s surveillance cameras are not without controversy. As the company continues to expand its network of cameras, it’s essential to consider the implications of such technology on society as a whole. Will we see a rise in surveillance states, or will these incidents serve as a wake-up call for the industry to reevaluate its priorities?
For now, it’s clear that Flock Safety’s surveillance dreams are under threat. As the company struggles to maintain its network of cameras, it’s essential to consider the potential consequences of such technology on our society.
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