with remotely operated and solar powered Flock cameras, engaging in unconstitutionally broad and warrantless surveillance of all citizens. Eight such spy cameras have been installed in my rural community in eastern Washington in a clear violation of civil liberties, and seemingly in violation of state law as well. Shame on the mayor, members of the city council and police chief. George Orwell's 1949 novel 1984 was meant to be a cautionary tale and not an instruction manual for government!
Flock spy camera violating the 4th Amendment.
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20 August 2026 UPDATE: All eight Flock automated license plate readers have been deactivated in the community and will be dismantled, this according to the police chief. Privacy rights and common sense prevails! I’m not sure if my repeatedly contacting him, the mayor, the Washington State Attorney General’s Office and local newspaper exerted any pressure to reach this proper decision.