Florida cops turn up 11 unauthorized Flock cameras of unknown origin
Tech 'Time for the chainsaws': Florida cops have discovered 11 unauthorized Flock cameras — and no one knows who's been operating them News By David Nield Published 2 October 2026 This doesn't sound good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Lucie County roads, with 11 of those still of unknown origin.As Ars Technica reports, 3 of the 14 were claimed by the St. They were installed without the necessary permits, but at least the agency that had installed them could be traced.When it comes to the other 11, it's really not clear who's operating them, or whether they're being actively used.
- ▪Tech 'Time for the chainsaws': Florida cops have discovered 11 unauthorized Flock cameras — and no one knows who's been operating them News By David Nield Published 2 October 2026 This doesn't sound good When you purchase through links on o
- ▪Lucie County roads, with 11 of those still of unknown origin.As Ars Technica reports, 3 of the 14 were claimed by the St.
- ▪They were installed without the necessary permits, but at least the agency that had installed them could be traced.When it comes to the other 11, it's really not clear who's operating them, or whether they're being actively used.
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Tech 'Time for the chainsaws': Florida cops have discovered 11 unauthorized Flock cameras — and no one knows who's been operating them News By David Nield Published 2 October 2026 This doesn't sound good When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The Flock license plate reader backlash continues (Image credit: Getty Images) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Florida police have discovered unauthorized Flock camerasAt the moment it's not clear who is operating the devicesThe owners have been given 30 days to come forwardIt's going from bad to worse for Flock and its…
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