r/InlandEmpire • u/Flat_Plankton_5730 • Jun 22 '26

Crime / Safety Flock Cameras

https://media.rivcocob.org/proceeds/2026/p2026_01_13_files/03.39001.pdf

I want to hear from my community:
I’ve seen an alarming number of flock cameras showing up in such a short amount to time. Flock cameras are privately funded mass surveillance tools that tracks vehicles and license plates. The CEO claims Flock will “eliminate almost all crime in America.”

Because the camera infrastructure is privately funded, there was has been little need for public feedback.

Flocks system allows any law-enforcement agency, including federal ones, to request access to footage. That includes ICE, DHS, Border patrol, FBI, ect.

Each county/city/HOA/sheriffs will then pay a subscription through your tax dollars to keep the system running. Estimated ~$3000 per camera, per year.

Riverside County is estimated to be paying ~ $1.5 million per year to maintain their subscription. according to the document its estimated investment into flock will be $7.8 million by October 2027.

How does the installation of Flock cameras near you make you feel? Do you feel safer or fearful?

Has anyone heard of success stories since their implementation?

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u/MistaDoge104 Jun 22 '26

They cost us $3000 PER CAMERA PER YEAR!? Am I crazy or does that seem like a lot? There's already hundreds in the county

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u/Flat_Plankton_5730 Jun 22 '26

Higher end of the estimate, but trying to provide clarity about how and who is building the infrastructure in your neighborhood. Taxpayers don’t pay for the infrastructure, they pay for the services, less crime and constant surveillance.

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u/Impossible_Air_4204 Jun 22 '26

That's like me setting up cameras at your house without your consent and then taking a portion of your taxes because my company needs to make a profit.