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Following 404 Media’s reporting and in light of new legislation, automatic license plate reader (ALPR) company Flock has stopped agencies reaching into cameras in California, Illinois, and Virginia.

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[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 14 points 21 hours ago

"Stopped" or obfuscated, let's be honest.

[–] orionsbelt@midwest.social 7 points 19 hours ago

in case anyone wants to explore flock camera locations in their area: https://deflock.me/

[–] Geodad@lemmy.world 22 points 1 day ago (2 children)

That cancer has appeared in my city.

I just don't have the energy to go out late at night with a saw and cut the poles down.

[–] ButteryMonkey@piefed.social 12 points 21 hours ago* (last edited 21 hours ago)

I found this tool via the free services everyone should make use of post. It’s a database to track locations. You can post them when you see them, maybe someone else will do the other stuff ;)

https://deflock.me/

I live in a small town and we have fucking 7 of these things. At least.

[–] Darkassassin07@lemmy.ca 12 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

Spray paint can on a stick, meant for road marking without bending over.

[–] taco@piefed.social 10 points 22 hours ago

Paintballs + slingshot