FLOCK NO — Volume 1 (peacepirates.org)

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              WHO'S READING YOUR LICENSE PLATES?
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    [ FLOCK SAFETY + ALPR AWARENESS ]  :::  [ LEGAL + ACTIVIST ZINE ]
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[ SYSTEM NOTICE: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER // FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT IS A HUMAN RIGHT ]
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This zine is for
education and civic engagement
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                        It's about informed consent, oversight, and pushing for clear rules around
Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR)
deployments—specifically systems 
                        marketed under the guise of "Flock Safety."
NOT HACKING. NOT SABOTAGE. NOT "BREAKING INTO SYSTEMS."
We keep it lawful: public records, community organizing, research, voting, and policy advocacy. 
                        Think of this as a
social engineering toolkit for democracy
. 
                        The bureaucrats and vendors rely on obscurity and apathy.
We are denying them both.
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ALPR systems are high-speed cameras that capture plate numbers, GPS locations, timestamps, and often photos of drivers/passengers. They build a massive, searchable database of civilian movement.
[ VULNS IN THE SYSTEM (POLICY-BASED) ]
[?] ACCESS CONTROL:
Who can access the data?
[?] DATA RETENTION:
How long is it retained?
[?] AUDIT TRAILS:
Is access audited?
[?] JUDICIAL OVERSIGHT:
Is there a warrant/court oversight model?
[?] DATA SHARING:
Is data shared across agencies or states?
[?] TRANSPARENCY:
Are there public reports and clear policies?
YOUR EXPLOIT:
Public comment periods, city council oversight, FOIA/public records requests, and local legislation. The vulnerability is their need for public consent.
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[+] INDEPENDENT MEDIA & INVESTIGATIVE OUTLETS (CRITICAL NEW INTEL)
> 404 Media (Crucial Investigative Journalism on Flock)
Key Intel:
Exposed how Flock Safety coordinated with law enforcement to influence elected leaders, leaked live camera feeds, and revealed how ICE taps into Flock's nationwide network. They've also documented how Flock is used to track
people
, not just cars.
> GVWire (Local News Coverage - CA Context)
Key Intel:
Covers local ALPR debates and community resistance, including contract renewals and privacy concerns.
[+] DIRECT ACTION & COMMUNITY CAMPAIGNS
> Flip the Flock
(Grassroots Advocacy)
• Main Site:
http://fliptheflock.org/
• News:
http://fliptheflock.org/news
• Social: @fliptheflock on Instagram
Key Intel:
Not affiliated with Flock Safety. They provide graphics, talking points, and track surveillance contracts pushed through "consent agendas" without public debate.
> DeFlock America
(Awareness & Organizing)
Part of the broader network educating drivers about risks and advocating for camera removal.
> NoCo Privacy Coalition
(Fort Collins, CO Example)
Successfully pushed back against Flock deployments. Model for local coalition building.
[+] MAPPING & TRACKING DEPLOYMENTS
> EFF Atlas of Surveillance (Crucial Mapping Tool)
> StopALPRs (Community Tracking)
> ALPR.watch (Agenda & Document Tracking)
[+] DEEP RESEARCH & ALTERNATIVE SITES
> EPIC ALPR Privacy Archive
> EFF DeepLinks (Tagged: License Plate Readers)
> MuckRock (THE tool for filing legal FOIAs)
> Lucy Parsons Labs (Surveillance FOIA archives)
> STOP (Surveillance Technology Oversight)
[+] BROADER TECH OVERSIGHT (Context is key)
> ACLU CCOPS Model Legislation
> Purge Palantir (Police tech accountability)
> PlatePrivacy (ALPR Info & Resources)
HOW TO USE:
Bookmark these. Map your city. Read the "what to ask" sections, then adapt the templates on Page 05 to your specific jurisdiction.
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Bring these to public meetings or drop them in written comments. Force them to answer on the record.
[01]
What vendor is involved, and what exact product/version is deployed?
[02]
What data is collected (plate only, or make/model/color/faces)?
[03]
Where is data stored, who hosts it, and is it encrypted at rest?
[04]
How long is data retained by default? (e.g., 30 days vs. indefinitely)
[05]
Who can query the system, and under what specific legal standard?
[06]
Are there independent, third-party audits? How often?
[07]
Is there a public transparency report (requests, hits, disclosures)?
[08]
Are there strict limits on use for non-criminal/civil purposes?
[09]
Is data shared with out-of-state or federal agencies (ICE, FBI, DEA)?
* Pro Tip: Cite the 404 Media investigation showing ICE uses Flock.
[10]
What complaint/appeal process exists for residents if misidentified?
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Pick actions that match your time and risk tolerance. KEEP IT LAWFUL.
[*] WRITE A PUBLIC COMMENT (60-120 seconds)
Focus on oversight, retention limits, and the chilling effect on freedom of movement. Submit via email or at the mic.
[*] WEAPONIZE PUBLIC RECORDS (FOIA / State Open Records Laws)
Use MuckRock.com or your local county clerk. Request:
Contracts & vendor proposals (look for cost overruns)
Data retention policies
Camera placement maps (they often try to hide these)
Audit logs & compliance reports
Training materials for operators (shows intent)
Specifically ask for communications between Flock Safety reps and city officials/law enforcement (404 Media showed these exist and are coordinated).
[*] DEMAND A MORATORIUM
Ask city council to halt expansions until transparency safeguards, retention limits, and audit requirements are codified into law.
[*] DRAFT LOCAL LEGISLATION (The CCOPS Model)
Push for city ordinances requiring: 30-day maximum retention limits, warrant requirements for historical queries, ban on "dragnet" queries, and mandatory annual transparency reporting.
[*] COMMUNITY "KNOW YOUR RIGHTS" MEETINGS
Partner with local ACLU chapters or civil liberties groups. Bring printouts of camera locations from the EFF Atlas.
Use Flip the Flock's graphics and talking points.
[*] MEDIA OUTREACH
Journalists love public records. Get the docs, find the gaps, write an op-ed or tip off a local reporter.
Point journalists to 404 Media investigations as proof of national patterns and vendor misconduct.
[*] SUPPORT & AMPLIFY EXISTING CAMPAIGNS
Follow and share content from
Flip the Flock
and
DeFlock America
. Look into the
NoCo Privacy Coalition
's successful Colorado model.
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[A] PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST (Template - Enhanced)
[COPY PAYLOAD A]
To whom it may concern:

Under the [State] Public Records Law, I am requesting copies of all documents related to the City/County's Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) system, including but not limited to:

1. All contracts and vendor proposals (including with Flock Safety).
2. Current data retention policies and standard operating procedures.
3. A map of all current and planned camera locations.
4. Any audit, compliance, or transparency reports generated since deployment.
5. Records of any data sharing agreements with external or federal agencies (including ICE, as reported by 404 Media).
6. All communications, emails, and text messages between city officials, law enforcement representatives, and Flock Safety representatives regarding the ALPR system's acquisition, deployment, or use.

I prefer to receive these records electronically. Thank you.
[B] CITY COUNCIL COMMENT (Short Template - Citing New Intel)
[COPY PAYLOAD B]
I am a resident of [City/District] and I am calling on the council to require strict transparency and oversight for any ALPR/plate reader systems, particularly Flock Safety.

Recent investigative reporting by 404 Media has revealed that Flock cameras have experienced data leaks, that their network is accessed by federal immigration enforcement (ICE), and that the company has coordinated with police to influence elected officials without public disclosure. These are not theoretical risks; they are documented failures of oversight and accountability.

Before any further expansion, we need publicly disclosed retention periods, access controls, audit procedures, and explicit data-sharing policies. I oppose any deployments that lack independent oversight or allow for untargeted "dragnet" surveillance of innocent residents. Show us the policy.
[C] NEIGHBORHOOD LEAFLET / GROUP CHAT TEXT
[COPY PAYLOAD C]
Heads up: There are ALPR cameras (Flock Safety) going up in our area. These track where you drive, when, and who you visit. Independent journalists at 404 Media have found serious problems: data leaks, ICE using the system to track people, and backroom deals to get them approved.

We deserve to know: How long is the data kept? Who has access? Is a warrant required? We need to see the contract and policy before this expands further.

Check out:
- 404 Media's investigations: https://www.404media.co/tag/flock
- Flip the Flock's campaign: http://fliptheflock.org/
- EFF's map of cameras: https://www.eff.org/atlas-of-surveillance
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Use these as your organizing baseline. Do not accept compromises that lack independent enforcement mechanisms.
[+] SHORT RETENTION LIMITS
Max 30 days, auto-purged.
[+] INDEPENDENT AUDITS
Annual, by an independent third party.
[+] ACCESS CONTROLS
Warrants for historical queries, mandatory logs for all access.
[+] TRANSPARENCY REPORTING
Published annually for the public.
[+] NO UNTARGETED DRAGNET QUERIES
No fishing expeditions allowed.
[+] PUBLIC NOTICE
Clear signage & published maps of camera locations.
[+] RESIDENT APPEAL PATHWAY
A way to challenge incorrect data/flags.
[+] VENDOR ACCOUNTABILITY
Contract clauses allowing termination for abuses.
[+] NO SHARING WITH FEDERAL AGENCIES WITHOUT LOCAL OVERSIGHT & WARRANTS
Direct response to ICE revelations exposed by 404 Media.
[+] BAN ON VENDOR-INITIATED CONTACT WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS
Direct response to 404 Media's findings regarding backroom influence lobbying.
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"The system only works if we are passive."
Read the links. Use the questions. Ask for the records. Show up. Speak up. Organize your block.
Special thanks to the investigative journalists at 404 Media and the grassroots campaigners at Flip the Flock for exposing the truth.
INFORMATION WANTS TO BE FREE. PUBLIC RECORDS ARE *YOUR* PROPERTY. GO GET THEM. BE LOUD. BE ACCURATE. STAY LEGAL.
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