Flock Cameras Under Attack | Duluth News

Duluth News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Duluth’s automated license plate readers are under siege—six out of nine Flock Safety cameras stolen or damaged since June, crippling a key tool in curbing car thefts. This isn’t an isolated incident; nationwide, these cameras are being targeted, raising alarms for law enforcement. Each unit costs hundreds to thousands to replace, and the department’s choosing to absorb the loss for now. Flock Safety insists agencies own the data, with every access logged and traceable, but the ongoing thefts threaten critical crime-solving capabilities—and raise bigger questions about surveillance security…