Texas constable unplugs 3 surveillance cameras, tells Flock to collect them
A Texas constable disabled surveillance cameras operated by Flock Safety after the local county commission voted to terminate its contract with the company. The move reflects a growing debate over the balance between public safety tools and individual privacy rights.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the increasing pushback from local officials against the proliferation of automated surveillance technology in public spaces.
A Texas county has taken a visible step back from automated license plate surveillance after officials ended a contract with Flock Safety, a company whose cameras have become part of a growing national debate over public safety and privacy. In Hood County, Precinct 2 Constable John Shirley was asked to disable three Flock cameras following the county commissioners' decision to end its agreement with the company. Shirley unplugged and covered the devices, later telling Flock to “come get your garbage out of my county,” according to a Facebook post shared by him.
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