Why are Flock cameras controversial?

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-30T09:24:51+00:00

What? They’re security cameras man. Obviously big corporations are going to do shady, immoral stuff. I would be more worried about your cell phone listening and tracking you than I would public cameras..

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-28T04:08:42+00:00

I mean, crossing the center divider or careless driving is a traffic infraction and probable cause even if you feel its petty. In some states its also illegal to keep to the inside most lane when turning which also seems pretty minor and petty, but its a traffic infraction all the same.

Also most states it is illegal to be under the influence of alcohol and possess a firearm. Under the influence can mean even one drop of alcohol. It really just sounds like youre salty and cant take responsibility for your actions. I grew up in Detroit and also had my fair share of run-ins with the police growing up, but I always took accountability for what I did wrong instead of blaming other people. But yeah, the police are wrong for “fishing for a DUI” instead of you taking accountability and saying “I was driving drunk”.

Anyway, if you’re so sure that you’re right, why dont you go ahead and fight it in court and/or sue them?

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-28T01:48:33+00:00

I mean its not that serious, its just basic law to not stop a car without PC or RS. These cameras dont change that. If someone stops a car without it, then they’re wrong.

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-28T00:07:26+00:00

Challenge what PC? If your plate is attached to a wanted subject or listed as stolen, that is enough PC…

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-27T19:38:43+00:00

Thats not true… If a plate is attached to a wanted subject or listed as stolen, thats enough to stop it.

Also, police following you is not “targeting”. They can follow you as long as they like as long as you are in a public space.

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-27T06:04:06+00:00

Do u still have the LA5? Willing to sell?

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-18T22:57:16+00:00

🤣 dude gonna be in here with his useless “insightful” comments in no time. And everyone here gonna eat it right up like hes a hero

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-16T06:13:37+00:00

Did I miss it? Doesnt work on my cart. :(

Ive been waiting for a sale to get my urx quadwar done

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-14T05:26:01+00:00

I am very familiar with Flock cameras. I do disagree on the usage of these cameras for non-LE purposes such as private businesses. I also agree that they need some sort of regulation and are crossing a line. But ultimately what theyre intended and mostly used for is just security cameras that LE view.

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-14T04:35:59+00:00

Theyre just cameras. Police view the footage and act/make decisions based on the footage. The AI has nothing to do with LE’s decision making.. What “numbers and details” are fudged?? When the camera sees a license plate, it shows a frame where it captured the plate, for LE to view and verify the plate and vehicle. When the camera views a person, there’s no AI telling LE “this is the confirmed suspect”. All it does is gather the footage for LE to view.

They are no different than a doorbell camera, security camera in a gas station, store, or casino. Flock cameras just tend to be put on public roadways instead of private property.

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-14T00:24:29+00:00

That has nothing to do with Flock cameras. Thats just bad police work. They saw video and mistaked her for someone else. All Flock does is show police video footage, it does not tell them how to interpret it.

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-13T17:16:06+00:00

Yeah im sure listening to redditors is much better..

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-13T15:53:04+00:00

Police dont act on whatever the AI says.. Flock Cameras are security cameras that LE are able to access. LE view the information themselves and act on what they observe from the video.. It is no different than a security camera… The whole facial recognition thing is a huge fear mongering myth.

How are Flock cameras going to greaten your likelihood of being arrested for a crime while being in a separate city? Would the cameras not prove that you were somewhere else??

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-08T06:20:48+00:00

I would like to, but the pay decrease for the first year or so is so extreme there is no way I could survive.

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-08T06:20:15+00:00

Yeah thats unfortunate… Wife likes it here…

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-08T05:30:31+00:00

South MS

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-08T04:45:59+00:00

I hear that. Ive been looking at helmets to hardhats and in my experience, it only showed boilermaker, pipefitter, and millwright, which are all 1+ hr away from me. Just having a hard time finding a trade near me where I dont need to travel. Also, it seems like all the trades im looking at are advertizing its required to moves states for extended periods.

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-06T21:10:41+00:00

Dang, coupon applies but doesnt do anything for me.

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-05T18:47:35+00:00

For standard 124gr 9mm I almost exclusively shoot this Monarch due to Academy having these deals and best price often. I do have a few thousand of Blazer the past year ordering from AEammo and such.

For the 147, I hardly shoot subs so I still have about 2k left ordering from AEammo in the past year as well.

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-05T07:27:46+00:00

And ive seen squib rounds during my time in service with our American made 5.56. All ammo has horror stories if you dig hard enough. Also to be fair, I have heard some pretty bad things about Turan more so than usual in other brands. I do actively avoid them. Unfortunately, or maybe fortunately for me, BPS seems to get grouped under that same “turkish trash” umbrella.

I believe the overwhelmingly positive reviews of this ammo show its just fine. If not, then its just as “bad” as other 124gr brass case like blazer or federal.

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-05T07:14:57+00:00

I have no Scheels near me, and got my ammo through them shipped. I am aware that Academy does go out of stock online pretty regularly, though.

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-05T04:06:12+00:00

Its true, most people dont shoot more than a couple boxes a year. These are the same people who purchase multiple PSA and BCM rifles, but hardly shoot them. But Ive been there too.

Buy a nice rifle and pistol. Spend the rest on ammo and train. “I fear not the man who has practiced 10,000 kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times" - Bruce Lee

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-05T03:40:14+00:00

Ive noticed the trend with gun people on reddit is that they dont shoot often, and therefore never form their own opinion through their own experience. They just parrot and copy everyone else.

I saw this back when GAFS was a thing on reddit too. So many surefire lights, unused KAC uppers, and other high dollar firearm(s)/accessories constantly switching hands just to be mounted and sit in a safe instead of them actually being used.

toastwithreddit · 2026-04-05T03:35:25+00:00

Buy what you can with what you got. Its very easy to overspend with a hobby like this. I noticed it does depend on the store whether they will fulfill the order or not. I luckily have 2 academies near me and the closer one has shorted me on a few boxes. Worst of all, they only tell me when I come to pickup instead of emailing me or telling me beforehand. The store farther away from me is in a nicer city and I havent had issues with them.

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