It may seem harmless at first glance, but six Flock Safety cameras have been installed in Fort Bragg. These cameras record every vehicle that passes, capturing license plates, make, model, and other identifying details.
Flock Safety’s materials emphasize a “connected system” for evidence and faster law enforcement response. That sounds appealing, and it’s easy to see why officials sign up for these cameras, operated by private, for-profit companies using taxpayer dollars.
What officials often overlook is the exponential advancements in surveillance tech. Flock Safety already offers audio detection (for cries for help) and could soon add facial recognition. Companies such as Palantir can combine large datasets—phone records, ISP logs, police StingRay captures, and more—creating powerful cross-referencing capabilities that will only expand.
Fort Bragg and the coast have a countercultural history that values freedom. But we are quietly sliding toward a total-surveillance model similar to what exists in China. Once established, such a system is nearly impossible to unwind. These tools are sold as public safety measures, but they also accelerate the erosion of Fourth Amendment protections. If you care, speak up. Do we want this level of surveillance in Fort Bragg—or anywhere in our county, state, or country?
Find out more:
https://deflock.org/
