FLOCK Cameras...Thoughts

[NDSportsman]

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-ne...ad-police-catch-staples-man-in-trailer-theft/

That guy is a fricking idiot. He could have rented a trailer for a quarter of what his bail is now. If I was his wife I'd leave him in there. What a douche bag!

 

[shorthairsrus]

The guy was an idiot -- but the cameras help bring him in. Hell you cant even walk down the street without some camera picking you up. Flock what about all the cams on the homes. I look at it this way if it helped in this veterans trailer keep em running. I have nothing to hide.

The real problem starts with parenting and then it goes to how to resolve all this crime. You would see alot of hands missing legs missing in shorts world. You would see a square of trees with ropes.

Meanwhile until it gets bad enough -- deal with the cams. Drones with guns -aka robo cop-- i might have to draw the line with that one.

How many people over time have accused the wrong guy because they seen what they thought was the bad guy.

 

[Kurtr]

There are so many cameras all over its funny seeing people act like this hasnt been happening for the last few years

 

[Jiffy]

I flip the one off closest to my house every time I go bye. Petty…it still feels good.

 

[gonefshn]

The problem is they used to just record and if something happened someone went and looked at the video. Now with AI and the huge data centers to back it, everything is recorded (license info, your name and etc, and many now include your cellphone info as well) and added to databases creating a surveillance of our lives.

 

[Obi-Wan]

who owns flock cameras in Bismarck ?

AI Overview




Flock safety cameras in Bismarck are operated and utilized by local law enforcement, such as the Bismarck Police Department, alongside private entities like businesses and property groups who install them on their own premises. The physical hardware and data systems are manufactured by Flock Safety, a private technology firm, but the specific deployment ownership belongs to the individual municipal or private customer entity that purchases and registers them. [1, 2, 3]

Ownership and Operation Breakdown

• • Law Enforcement: Local police agencies own the data and control the units deployed for public safety and active investigations.
  • Private Businesses: Commercial properties, shopping centers, and private commercial lots own units placed on their private real estate.
  • Flock Safety: The parent technology vendor does not own the physical units once installed or sell the collected data, acting instead as the service and software provider

Bismarck locations

 

[Jiffy]

https://kfgo.com/2026/08/11/flock-camera-protest-planned-for-saturday-in-fargo/

 

[Allen]

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-ne...ad-police-catch-staples-man-in-trailer-theft/

It would appear he dislikes me as much as I now dislike him. Burning Honor Flight apparel/investment? WTF???

 

[guywhofishes]

The news had a LOT of coverage about this theft, for obvious reasons. The idiot probably had no idea what he was getting into and #### himself when he realized what he had on his hands. So he tried to get rid of the evidence.

 

[tikkalover]

Concert promoter to raise funds for Veterans Honor Flight after trailer theft​

WEST FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - A local event promoter hopes to donate a portion of proceeds from an upcoming concert to the Veterans Honor Flight of North Dakota and Minnesota.

The announcement follows a theft that cost the nonprofit an estimated $30,000 in fundraising merchandise.

Ernest and Henning Events said it plans to direct a large amount of potential proceeds from the 38 Special concert at Essentia Health Plaza at The Lights toward the organization.

Nonprofit responds to theft​

Barb Chamberlain, a volunteer and bus captain with the Veterans Honor Flight of ND/MN, said the organization hopes to recover quickly.

“What happened was such a shock to us all,” Chamberlain said. “Our veterans mean so much to us for what they have done for our country and the Honor Flight is a way to honor them. We hope to quickly replenish our merchandise so we can get back to fundraising. We are so thankful that our communities are so generous and thank everyone for their support.”

Promoter’s personal connection​

Lance Johnson, an owner of Ernest and Henning Events, said the organization holds personal significance for him.


“The Veterans Honor Flight is one of the most special organizations,” Johnson said. “The work that those volunteers put in to create this once in a lifetime experience for our region’s veterans is simply amazing.”

Johnson said he escorted his father, Lindley Johnson, an Army veteran from Argyle, Minn., on last fall’s flight.

“It will always be one of the greatest honors of my life that I was able to spend those three days with not only my dad, but with the veterans and the wonderful volunteers that assisted on the trip,” Johnson said. “The emotion, the comradery, and the stories were just as amazing as the memorials we toured.”

 

[guywhofishes]

Flock camera scandals prompt company to make changes​

A slew of high-profile cases allege that police have misused the controversial system used to track vehicle locations. A new update aims to crack down.​

https://stocks.apple.com/A3JjUPKrFQ1eJ7HAtFNmDtg

 

[lunkerslayer]

 

[Colt45]

I am not against catching bad guys, but this whole thing has
evolved into a big over reach.

Flock is not known for catching bad guys as far as I know.
Even when the bad guys are caught, they're let right back
out of jail by activist left wing lunatic judges to reoffend.

This is really only about surveillance of innocent people and those
who become a target of the state for whatever reason.

I do not want to be caught nor monitored for speeding,
rolling through a stop sign, running a red light, etc....

Every bit of data these cameras collect will end up on the dark web.
What will criminals use it for?
I don't know, but I promise you won't like it.

Add in trillions proposed on Data Centers, AI, robotics & semiconductor
manufacturing and you are guaranteed a State Surveillance, Big Brother
and little to no privacy in the very near future.
It’s inevitable…

 

[Eatsleeptrap]

https://kfgo.com/2026/08/11/flock-camera-protest-planned-for-saturday-in-fargo/

I still absolutely do not understand what these type of protests accomplish other than "Look at Me, Look at Me." If they bother you that much, actually do something. Paintballs, sawzall, whatever.

 

[snow2]

I suspect the city of Dearborn Michigan are scrambling to mount as many cameras as they can as we approach August 18th when this Jake Lang American rally takes place,Dearborn police chief on camera visibly concerned Americans are fedup.

 

[Downrigger]

I still absolutely do not understand what these type of protests accomplish other than "Look at Me, Look at Me." If they bother you that much, actually do something. Paintballs, sawzall, whatever.

ST. CLOUD — An 18-year-old Sauk Rapids resident is facing up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine after authorities say he sawed off a metal pole on which an automated license plate reader camera was mounted.

I find it funny that people are cutting them down but getting recorded while doing it.......Some special people out there.

 

[shorthairsrus]

I am not against catching bad guys, but this whole thing has
evolved into a big over reach.

Flock is not known for catching bad guys as far as I know.
Even when the bad guys are caught, they're let right back
out of jail by activist left wing lunatic judges to reoffend.

This is really only about surveillance of innocent people and those
who become a target of the state for whatever reason.

I do not want to be caught nor monitored for speeding,
rolling through a stop sign, running a red light, etc....

serious ----this is what the cameras need to be doing. In fargo we have the crazies that are doing 100mph in a 25mph --- street racers -----blowing off stop signs ---- the problem isnt yours until you are a victim. most people if not effected by it do not care.

 

[Colt45]

serious ----this is what the cameras need to be doing. In fargo we have the crazies that are doing 100mph in a 25mph --- street racers -----blowing off stop signs ---- the problem isnt yours until you are a victim. most people if not effected by it do not care.

Welcome to the police state folks! Lets watch everyone all the time!

We need a broad regulatory framework designed by the government to track and evaluate the "trustworthiness" of businesses, individuals, and institutions that will assign a mandatory numerical "score" to every citizen's everyday behavior, just like China is doing!! Need to include facial recognition also!

Cant wait for this future, its gonna be awesome!

Ever heard of the 4th Amendment?

 

[KDM]

"It's for the children" is the first big red flag in anything political. "It's for your safety" is the second big red flag. Both of these demand microscopic inspections of whatever the narrative being presented states. Sadly though, few take the time to even read documents, let alone ask questions, or take actions. It's much easier to let the talking heads, social media, or whatever buffoon talks the loudest or uses the best insults determine the right or wrong of an issue. Carry On!!