What Is the 'Flock Sock'? The Viral Cover Aimed at Surveillance Cameras
Summary
The "Flock Sock" is a 3D-printed cover designed to fit over automated license plate reader cameras made by the company Flock Safety. It blocks the camera’s view temporarily without causing damage, offering a non-destructive protest method against these surveillance devices used by law enforcement across the U.S.Key Facts
- Flock Safety operates over 120,000 automated license plate reader cameras nationwide.
- These cameras capture vehicle information like license plate numbers, make, model, and color.
- Law enforcement agencies use the cameras to help solve crimes, find missing persons, and recover stolen cars.
- Some people worry the cameras create a large surveillance network that invades privacy and can lead to mistakes or misuse.
- In response, some have vandalized or disabled Flock cameras, while others have shared information on how to avoid them.
- The Flock Sock was designed by a 3D-printing hobbyist named SquidInk as a removable cover to block these cameras without damage.
- It attaches to a broomstick or pole so users can place it over cameras mounted high on poles or traffic lights.
- The creator promotes it as a non-permanent, damage-free way to protest camera surveillance.
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