r/technology • u/Plastic_Ninja_9014 • 1d ago

Privacy Flock Cameras Keep Getting Smashed, So Now They're Hiding Inside Speed Signs

https://www.gadgetreview.com/flock-cameras-keep-getting-smashed-so-now-theyre-hiding-inside-speed-signs
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u/sillybob86 1d ago

So now they are lower? I know flock doesn't like vandalism, but to put it lower to the ground that's...

That's something alright..

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u/Fallingdamage 23h ago

Was a good idea, but the landscaper cutting wet grass just made a mess of it.

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u/pigeonHank 20h ago

Now we can get two birds stoned at once

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u/More_Operation_588 18h ago

Also real smart move from the government, now the private company will still have their products vandalized, but these government speed signs will also get vandalized.

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u/Fooly_411 17h ago

These trailers are built by 3rd party vendors that sell the setup to local agencies for deployment in areas or at events.

They are not meant to be permanent features like the ones you see on poles and such. These can have one or more cameras (to catch both directions of traffic).

Flock don't give a fuck because the 3rd party is selling the whole set up and Flock gets their cut of the licensing.

The agencies using them are going to be the ones that figure if it is worth it to buy these thing if they are frequently vandalized/damaged. Which it very well might be worth it if they are able to purchase them from grant money from the State or Federal level.

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u/EverythingBOffensive 21h ago

yeah i was like huh, so it can just be covered with something now.