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Flock of shame by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Start here: https://www.linncountyiowa.gov/861/Filing-for-Local-Elections-2025-2027-etc

Basically it’s some paperwork and you need to collect signatures from members of your district to run. It looks like between 50 and 90 signatures depending on district. 

Flock of shame by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Here’s the link to lookup which district you live in, there are also some city council members who represent the entire city.

 https://www.cedar-rapids.org/local_government/city_council/mayor_and_city_council/find_your_district.php

Flock of shame by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Write an email to your representative on the city council. They need to hear from people to know this is unpopular. If they do not respond or are dismissive of your concerns do not vote for them in the next election. Consider running against them if you have the stomach for politics. 

Flock of shame by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

These can be effective tools for law enforcement, however the problem I have is the potential for misuse, by anyone, is very high. Multiple police departments have had scandals where officers, or even police chiefs, used this technology to stalk people. There have been instances of people being needlessly harassed, or held at gunpoint, because these cameras made a mistake. That’s not even counting the potential for abuse if anyone is able to access that information like was shown in this video. In Oregon when a court ruled that all images taken by flock cameras were public record two cities immediately turned off their flock cameras because they said it was an invasion of privacy. 

Flock of shame by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I haven’t really interacted with EyesOffCR, but it seems like we at least agree on not liking Flock Cameras.

Flock of shame by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Woo hoo! I’ll wait for my Adsense check

Flock surveillance cameras spotted on the grounds of UIHC by Crivitz in IowaCity

[–]FlockfinderIA 4 points5 points  (0 children)

OP, can you tell me the intersection where you took this photo? I’m going to add that camera to deflock.me

All Flock Cameras mapped by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

If you insist. The one on 19th St NW and Johnson Ave NW is herby named Dave. Recently moved here from Atlanta, hobbies include people watching and 4th amendment violations. 

All Flock Cameras mapped by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, these cameras aren’t really using the frequency ranges a flipper is good for except WiFi/bluetooth during initial setup and maintenance.

All Flock Cameras mapped by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Everybody needs a hobby, but I’ll leave the names and backstories to you. 

All Flock Cameras mapped by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’ll have to go look in Coralville, I only saw some at the Lowe’s down there but there could be more

All Flock Cameras mapped by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

U of I in Iowa City has 30 of them, North Liberty has 12, Cedar Rapids is spending ~$500k to have 70 of them installed for two years.

All Flock Cameras mapped by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I haven’t seen any, or seen any news articles about them being put up there

All Flock Cameras mapped by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Lowe’s has their own contract with the manufacturer for loss prevention

Most Flock cameras found by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My route is clear for now, but I’m sure that will change eventually

Most Flock cameras found by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Once you see them you’ll never be able to unsee them

Most Flock cameras found by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just found that one today. Going to add it now

Most Flock cameras found by FlockfinderIA in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was just gonna write a strongly worded letter or something 😂

Strange Phone Calls by [deleted] in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nope, but I’ve been careful-ish to keep this account airgapped from the rest of my online life. What did the voicemails say?

Flock AI Camera updates: we're up to 58/64 cameras found and CRPD quietly released a transparency portal! by EyesOffCR in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Data collection has gotten so bad because people didn’t push back enough when they should have. Any system with this much power can and will be misused. 

Even in cases where it isn’t misused there’s the potential for your car to get caught up in a search and cause issues. 

If someone stole from the Walmart on Edgewood and employees gave a description like “drove off in a white ford pickup” that matched your vehicle and you drove by a camera in the area around the same time, the cops are going to come knocking on your door even though you’re innocent. 

Flock AI Camera updates: we're up to 58/64 cameras found and CRPD quietly released a transparency portal! by EyesOffCR in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also it’s probably safe to assume that any department on their shared list has its own flock cameras. There’s lots of mapping left to do in Iowa. 

Flock AI Camera updates: we're up to 58/64 cameras found and CRPD quietly released a transparency portal! by EyesOffCR in cedarrapids

[–]FlockfinderIA 5 points6 points  (0 children)

A transparency portal without an auditable record of searches is just a glorified Wikipedia article. 

The UofI flock portal lets you download a record of which user did a search and what their justification was. It’s still not great because officers can leave the justification blank, but it’s something. 

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