We have met the enemy — and it is watching us.
There’s a growing backlash against Flock cameras, the automated license plate readers that have become ubiquitous across the country.
by Rich Lowry
Rolling back Flock won’t reverse this tectonic change that’s been decades in the making, but it will deny law enforcement a valuable asset.
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A Flock Safety camera is mounted on a pole under a solar panel in Commerce City, Colo., August 5, 2026.
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We have met the enemy — and it is watching us.
There’s a growing backlash against Flock cameras, the automated license plate readers that have become ubiquitous across the country.

About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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We have met the enemy — and it is watching us.
There’s a growing backlash against Flock cameras, the automated license plate readers that have become ubiquitous across the country.

About the Author
Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
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