Flockenburg Research
@flockenburg.bsky.social
Flockenburg Research specializes in financial, legal and cybersecurity research and the deployment of associated methods.
We are driven by our duty and our mission to terminate Flock Safety’s dangerous Fourth Amendment violations of the US Constitution.
We are driven by our duty and our mission to terminate Flock Safety’s dangerous Fourth Amendment violations of the US Constitution.
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ICE accessed Capitola license plate data. Police say it was a mistake. - Santa Cruz Local
Out-of-state agencies searched Capitola Police's license plate data more than three million times since 2024, violating multiple laws.
santacruzlocal.org
Flock sets up police departments to fail.
It should never have been possible for Capitola PD to turn on National Lookup because doing so violates California law.
It should never have been possible for Capitola PD to turn on National Lookup because doing so violates California law.
Here is a good discussion about our research:
"ICE accessed Capitola license plate data. Police say it was a mistake."
"ICE accessed Capitola license plate data. Police say it was a mistake."
From the santacruz community on Reddit: ICE accessed Capitola license plate data. Police say it was a mistake.
Posted by orangelover95003 - 155 votes and 32 comments
www.reddit.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Here is a good discussion about our research:
"ICE accessed Capitola license plate data. Police say it was a mistake."
"ICE accessed Capitola license plate data. Police say it was a mistake."
This is not good for Flock Safety.
Stay tuned for updates.
Stay tuned for updates.
November 8, 2025 at 6:20 AM
This is not good for Flock Safety.
Stay tuned for updates.
Stay tuned for updates.
Flock sets up police departments to fail.
It should never have been possible for Capitola PD to turn on National Lookup because doing so violates California law.
It should never have been possible for Capitola PD to turn on National Lookup because doing so violates California law.
ICE accessed Capitola license plate data. Police say it was a mistake. - Santa Cruz Local
Out-of-state agencies searched Capitola Police's license plate data more than three million times since 2024, violating multiple laws.
santacruzlocal.org
November 8, 2025 at 5:08 AM
Flock sets up police departments to fail.
It should never have been possible for Capitola PD to turn on National Lookup because doing so violates California law.
It should never have been possible for Capitola PD to turn on National Lookup because doing so violates California law.
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California is by far the most Flock surveilled state.
But Flockenburg Research will be kicking them out of California shortly.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
But Flockenburg Research will be kicking them out of California shortly.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
California is by far the most Flock surveilled state.
But Flockenburg Research will be kicking them out of California shortly.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
But Flockenburg Research will be kicking them out of California shortly.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
California is by far the most Flock surveilled state.
But Flockenburg Research will be kicking them out of California shortly.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
But Flockenburg Research will be kicking them out of California shortly.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
November 7, 2025 at 5:28 PM
California is by far the most Flock surveilled state.
But Flockenburg Research will be kicking them out of California shortly.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
But Flockenburg Research will be kicking them out of California shortly.
www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
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Great article featuring our research into illegal federal law enforcement "sidedoor" access to Capitola, California Police Department's Flock license plate camera network.
Capitola Flock Data Searched for ICE: Our Data is Not Safe. Is Yours?
A recent records request revealed 4 million illegal Flock license plate reader searches on Capitola City police data alone. An alarming update on Get the Flock Out.
momentoftruth.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Great article featuring our research into illegal federal law enforcement "sidedoor" access to Capitola, California Police Department's Flock license plate camera network.
Great article featuring our research into illegal federal law enforcement "sidedoor" access to Capitola, California Police Department's Flock license plate camera network.
Capitola Flock Data Searched for ICE: Our Data is Not Safe. Is Yours?
A recent records request revealed 4 million illegal Flock license plate reader searches on Capitola City police data alone. An alarming update on Get the Flock Out.
momentoftruth.substack.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:49 AM
Great article featuring our research into illegal federal law enforcement "sidedoor" access to Capitola, California Police Department's Flock license plate camera network.
Federal agencies searched the Capitola, CA Police Department's Flock network 6855 times in 2024 and 2025.
This is different than Flock's Customs and Border Patrol pilot project reported on by 404 Media and others in August.
This is different than Flock's Customs and Border Patrol pilot project reported on by 404 Media and others in August.
November 2, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Federal agencies searched the Capitola, CA Police Department's Flock network 6855 times in 2024 and 2025.
This is different than Flock's Customs and Border Patrol pilot project reported on by 404 Media and others in August.
This is different than Flock's Customs and Border Patrol pilot project reported on by 404 Media and others in August.
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It is very dangerous to mount Flock cameras and solar panels on wooden high-voltage power poles because they use lithium-ion batteries.
These batteries present fire risk which could in this case result in fatalities.
Flock does not care about public safety.
These batteries present fire risk which could in this case result in fatalities.
Flock does not care about public safety.
October 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
It is very dangerous to mount Flock cameras and solar panels on wooden high-voltage power poles because they use lithium-ion batteries.
These batteries present fire risk which could in this case result in fatalities.
Flock does not care about public safety.
These batteries present fire risk which could in this case result in fatalities.
Flock does not care about public safety.
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Flock is again illegally operating in Texas on suspended and expired Private Investigator license.
Flock operated as an unlicensed PI for 5 years. Flock was allowed to get a PI license without being penalized for their prior activity.
That license now has an insurance suspension. 👎
Flock operated as an unlicensed PI for 5 years. Flock was allowed to get a PI license without being penalized for their prior activity.
That license now has an insurance suspension. 👎
October 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Flock is again illegally operating in Texas on suspended and expired Private Investigator license.
Flock operated as an unlicensed PI for 5 years. Flock was allowed to get a PI license without being penalized for their prior activity.
That license now has an insurance suspension. 👎
Flock operated as an unlicensed PI for 5 years. Flock was allowed to get a PI license without being penalized for their prior activity.
That license now has an insurance suspension. 👎
Mr Langley: Our laws and regulations are more important than your becoming a billionaire.
October 25, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Mr Langley: Our laws and regulations are more important than your becoming a billionaire.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:58 AM
We found this camera and four others hazardously mounted on wooden high-voltage power poles in Medford, Oregon.
We have confirmed that these cameras were unpermitted by Pacific Power.
The City of Medford will be taking them down.
Get the Flock out of Oregon!
We have confirmed that these cameras were unpermitted by Pacific Power.
The City of Medford will be taking them down.
Get the Flock out of Oregon!
It is very dangerous to mount Flock cameras and solar panels on wooden high-voltage power poles because they use lithium-ion batteries.
These batteries present fire risk which could in this case result in fatalities.
Flock does not care about public safety.
These batteries present fire risk which could in this case result in fatalities.
Flock does not care about public safety.
October 20, 2025 at 4:41 PM
We found this camera and four others hazardously mounted on wooden high-voltage power poles in Medford, Oregon.
We have confirmed that these cameras were unpermitted by Pacific Power.
The City of Medford will be taking them down.
Get the Flock out of Oregon!
We have confirmed that these cameras were unpermitted by Pacific Power.
The City of Medford will be taking them down.
Get the Flock out of Oregon!
Flock is again illegally operating in Texas on suspended and expired Private Investigator license.
Flock operated as an unlicensed PI for 5 years. Flock was allowed to get a PI license without being penalized for their prior activity.
That license now has an insurance suspension. 👎
Flock operated as an unlicensed PI for 5 years. Flock was allowed to get a PI license without being penalized for their prior activity.
That license now has an insurance suspension. 👎
October 20, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Flock is again illegally operating in Texas on suspended and expired Private Investigator license.
Flock operated as an unlicensed PI for 5 years. Flock was allowed to get a PI license without being penalized for their prior activity.
That license now has an insurance suspension. 👎
Flock operated as an unlicensed PI for 5 years. Flock was allowed to get a PI license without being penalized for their prior activity.
That license now has an insurance suspension. 👎
What is wrong with this picture?
October 19, 2025 at 9:16 PM
What is wrong with this picture?
It is very dangerous to mount Flock cameras and solar panels on wooden high-voltage power poles because they use lithium-ion batteries.
These batteries present fire risk which could in this case result in fatalities.
Flock does not care about public safety.
These batteries present fire risk which could in this case result in fatalities.
Flock does not care about public safety.
October 17, 2025 at 6:22 PM
It is very dangerous to mount Flock cameras and solar panels on wooden high-voltage power poles because they use lithium-ion batteries.
These batteries present fire risk which could in this case result in fatalities.
Flock does not care about public safety.
These batteries present fire risk which could in this case result in fatalities.
Flock does not care about public safety.
SCOOP: The Capitola, California PD has allowed out of state agencies to search and use their Flock ALPR data for immigration enforcement.
This is a violation of the California Values Act.
Search Reasons: ICE, Assist ICE, ICE Fugitive, ICE pick up, ICE warrant, CBP, CBP Assist, Immigration
This is a violation of the California Values Act.
Search Reasons: ICE, Assist ICE, ICE Fugitive, ICE pick up, ICE warrant, CBP, CBP Assist, Immigration
October 16, 2025 at 5:38 PM
SCOOP: The Capitola, California PD has allowed out of state agencies to search and use their Flock ALPR data for immigration enforcement.
This is a violation of the California Values Act.
Search Reasons: ICE, Assist ICE, ICE Fugitive, ICE pick up, ICE warrant, CBP, CBP Assist, Immigration
This is a violation of the California Values Act.
Search Reasons: ICE, Assist ICE, ICE Fugitive, ICE pick up, ICE warrant, CBP, CBP Assist, Immigration
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Senator Wyden says local officials can best protect their constituents from Flock abuses by removing the cameras entirely www.404media.co/ice-secret-s...
October 16, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Senator Wyden says local officials can best protect their constituents from Flock abuses by removing the cameras entirely www.404media.co/ice-secret-s...
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New from 404 Media: ICE, the Secret Service, and NCIS all had access to Flock's nationwide network of AI-enabled cameras, letter reveals. Shows many more federal agencies had access to network that authorities typically use without a warrant to search whole country
www.404media.co/ice-secret-s...
www.404media.co/ice-secret-s...
ICE, Secret Service, Navy All Had Access to Flock's Nationwide Network of Cameras
Flock has built a nationwide surveillance network of AI-powered cameras and given many more federal agencies access. Senator Ron Wyden told Flock “abuses of your product are not only likely but inevit...
www.404media.co
October 16, 2025 at 1:02 PM
New from 404 Media: ICE, the Secret Service, and NCIS all had access to Flock's nationwide network of AI-enabled cameras, letter reveals. Shows many more federal agencies had access to network that authorities typically use without a warrant to search whole country
www.404media.co/ice-secret-s...
www.404media.co/ice-secret-s...
Yet another city doing the right thing and saying NO to mass surveillance.
Eugene City Manager gives the 'ok' to turn off flock cameras
Nearly a week after the Eugene City Council voted to put a pause on the use of flock cameras, the Eugene City Manager gave the green light to offically turn the
kval.com
October 15, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Yet another city doing the right thing and saying NO to mass surveillance.
SCOOP: Flock Safety has been illegally operating as an unlicensed Private Investigator in Oregon since 2022.
Part of the definition of private investigator is furnishing information regarding:
ORS 703.401(2)(c): The location, disposition or recovery of lost or stolen property;
Part of the definition of private investigator is furnishing information regarding:
ORS 703.401(2)(c): The location, disposition or recovery of lost or stolen property;
Oregon PI Complaint
docs.google.com
October 13, 2025 at 2:52 PM
SCOOP: Flock Safety has been illegally operating as an unlicensed Private Investigator in Oregon since 2022.
Part of the definition of private investigator is furnishing information regarding:
ORS 703.401(2)(c): The location, disposition or recovery of lost or stolen property;
Part of the definition of private investigator is furnishing information regarding:
ORS 703.401(2)(c): The location, disposition or recovery of lost or stolen property;
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The "serve" part of "protect and serve" means the *public*. The ones that just said NO. Not to be confused with the for-profit, mass surveillance company with which you made an opaque deal without their consultation.
It *is* actually as easy as flicking a switch or maybe visit a hardware store...
It *is* actually as easy as flicking a switch or maybe visit a hardware store...
October 11, 2025 at 8:37 PM
The "serve" part of "protect and serve" means the *public*. The ones that just said NO. Not to be confused with the for-profit, mass surveillance company with which you made an opaque deal without their consultation.
It *is* actually as easy as flicking a switch or maybe visit a hardware store...
It *is* actually as easy as flicking a switch or maybe visit a hardware store...
SCOOP: Flock is leaking license plate numbers associated with active police investigations in Eugene, Oregon.
Valid license plate numbers appear in the 'Search Reason' field of recent Flock search audit trails. These audit trails are public records and can currently be found online.
Valid license plate numbers appear in the 'Search Reason' field of recent Flock search audit trails. These audit trails are public records and can currently be found online.
No immediate pause for Flock cameras, Eugene police chief says
An investigation into a burglary ring factored into talks between Eugene Police Chief Chris Skinner and City Manager Sarah Medary after a city council vote on Wednesday, Oct. 8, to pause use of licens...
lookouteugene-springfield.com
October 11, 2025 at 7:45 PM
SCOOP: Flock is leaking license plate numbers associated with active police investigations in Eugene, Oregon.
Valid license plate numbers appear in the 'Search Reason' field of recent Flock search audit trails. These audit trails are public records and can currently be found online.
Valid license plate numbers appear in the 'Search Reason' field of recent Flock search audit trails. These audit trails are public records and can currently be found online.
Governor Newsom - this is very disappointing.
"The bill would have required public agencies to delete most license plate data after 60 days and tighten rules on how law enforcement can use that data."
"The bill would have required public agencies to delete most license plate data after 60 days and tighten rules on how law enforcement can use that data."
Gov. Newsom vetoes bill restricting use of license plate reader data
State Sen. Sabrina Cervantes alleges her bill played a role in police wrongly citing her on suspicion of DUI.
www.eastbaytimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Governor Newsom - this is very disappointing.
"The bill would have required public agencies to delete most license plate data after 60 days and tighten rules on how law enforcement can use that data."
"The bill would have required public agencies to delete most license plate data after 60 days and tighten rules on how law enforcement can use that data."