Remove flock cameras from Broward County, FL
The Issue
In recent times, I've noticed an increase in surveillance measures across Broward County, and specifically Sunrise, FL, with the installation of numerous Flock cameras throughout our city. This trend has left me feeling extremely uncomfortable and wary. I believe that many neighbors share my concerns about privacy, as these cameras track our everyday movements. While the intention behind their installation may be to enhance safety, I'm convinced that there are better ways to achieve this goal without sacrificing our personal freedoms and privacy.
Flock Safety is a private, billionaire-owned surveillance company whose camera systems have raised serious concerns about security, misuse, and civil liberties. These systems have proven as easy to hack and vulnerable to unaccountable abuse by authorities. They are also a violation of our 4th amendment right to unlawful search and seizure. Once this data is captured and aggregated by Flock Safety, it can be misused, sold, abused, weaponized, leaked or stolen, regardless of promises and guarantees made by its executives and its sales representatives.
Flock Safety makes our community less safe, not more.
Statistical evidence has shown that neighborhood watches and community policing are effective alternatives to camera surveillance for improving safety. A collaborative effort involving residents fosters trust and accountability, while also allowing for more personal privacy.
In many instances, municipalities that had initially installed such cameras recognized the pitfalls and chose to dismantle them, opting instead for community-driven security measures. These cities have reported not only a decrease in crime rates but also an upswing in community engagement and trust.
It is crucial that the residents of Sunrise be offered the opportunity to voice their opinions on this matter. Implementing surveillance measures of this scale should include transparent public discussions and comprehensive evaluations of potential consequences.
Join me in urging our city council to reconsider the use of Flock cameras and explore alternatives that protect both our safety and our civil liberties. Together, we can prioritize privacy and community over unwarranted surveillance.
167
The Issue
In recent times, I've noticed an increase in surveillance measures across Broward County, and specifically Sunrise, FL, with the installation of numerous Flock cameras throughout our city. This trend has left me feeling extremely uncomfortable and wary. I believe that many neighbors share my concerns about privacy, as these cameras track our everyday movements. While the intention behind their installation may be to enhance safety, I'm convinced that there are better ways to achieve this goal without sacrificing our personal freedoms and privacy.
Flock Safety is a private, billionaire-owned surveillance company whose camera systems have raised serious concerns about security, misuse, and civil liberties. These systems have proven as easy to hack and vulnerable to unaccountable abuse by authorities. They are also a violation of our 4th amendment right to unlawful search and seizure. Once this data is captured and aggregated by Flock Safety, it can be misused, sold, abused, weaponized, leaked or stolen, regardless of promises and guarantees made by its executives and its sales representatives.
Flock Safety makes our community less safe, not more.
Statistical evidence has shown that neighborhood watches and community policing are effective alternatives to camera surveillance for improving safety. A collaborative effort involving residents fosters trust and accountability, while also allowing for more personal privacy.
In many instances, municipalities that had initially installed such cameras recognized the pitfalls and chose to dismantle them, opting instead for community-driven security measures. These cities have reported not only a decrease in crime rates but also an upswing in community engagement and trust.
It is crucial that the residents of Sunrise be offered the opportunity to voice their opinions on this matter. Implementing surveillance measures of this scale should include transparent public discussions and comprehensive evaluations of potential consequences.
Join me in urging our city council to reconsider the use of Flock cameras and explore alternatives that protect both our safety and our civil liberties. Together, we can prioritize privacy and community over unwarranted surveillance.
The Decision Makers
Supporter Voices
Petition Updates
Share this petition
Petition created on May 22, 2026