When is destroying a surveillance camera justice?

When you’re willing to accept the consequences. Otherwise, advocate for law-enforcement observation to be targeted, time-bound and for immediate purposes only.

By: Christopher Wink

Outlets: Technical.ly

Published: August 23, 2026

Words: 1,807

Last Updated: 1 month, 4 weeks ago

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• Amid widespread technology backlash, Atlanta-founded Flock has come to represent surveillance overreach, highlighted by a National Week of Action.

• Observation technology varies in type and use. Surveillance should be targeted, time-bound and for an immediate purpose. These boundaries are being tested with new tools.

• Volunteers have mapped automated license plate readers in every …

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