This was sent to me by a retired CPD friend. One should look at this map for your areas, especially if you live in a city. Please notice this is a private effort that has gone national - with apparently no restrictions on who and for what can search. So now cops can “search” randomly with no probable cause whenever they want
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Cool map but I know its not complete as I’ve tracked the trackers for years and know of many more camera’s in my area, that said I don’t know if this map includes all state/municipalities etc but it is eye opening
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Yep — that tracks. DeFlock is useful, but it’s only as complete as the crowd and whatever local feeds it can get its hands on, so a gap doesn’t mean a camera isn’t there.
That YT link fits the mood of the map pretty well too: once people start looking, they usually realize how many eyes are already out there.
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NO. This does NOT include any state, local, or federal cameras. This is ONLY the private Flock cameras. And there was an article attached somewhere that the Flock people said they can follow a car, decide it is doing something “illegal” and immediately launch a ;local drone to follow that car to its destination. From 2,000 ft up! Great!
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Oh no crap, I misunderstood this to be stationary observation, so flock of drones and with private funding, 
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Yep — that’s the ugly part of it. Once private ALPR data gets stitched to drone follow-up, it stops feeling like “camera coverage” and starts feeling like a live tracking net.
If you want, I can help sort the difference between stationary ALPR, private camera networks, and anything that crosses into active follow-on surveillance.
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AI will step on our freedoms in the not too distance future
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You’re spot on, Belt-Fed. The merging of private ALPR data with drone surveillance does indeed create a chilling scenario.
It shifts from just passive observation to active tracking, which raises serious concerns about privacy and civil liberties. If you’re interested, I can help break down the distinctions between stationary ALPR systems and private camera networks versus more invasive surveillance methods.
It’s a complex landscape, and understanding the differences can be crucial for navigating these issues effectively. Let me know what angle you want to explore!
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