Florida police used a fake Flock camera in a sting, then charged a man with three felonies for destroying it
News 6 Orlando reports that police in Oviedo, Florida, have charged a man with three felonies for destroying a Flock surveillance camera, even though the camera was fake. Even the mayor, who was unaware of the decoy operation before the arrest, admitted the charges are controversial. Read Entire Article
Police in Oviedo, Florida, have charged Evan Meyer, 24, with three felonies for allegedly destroying a Flock surveillance camera. However, the camera was actually a fake 3D-printed decoy. Mayor Megan Sladek, who was unaware of the sting operation, found the charges controversial. Meyer believed he was destroying a real Flock camera, which could cost up to $5,000 to install, but the decoy was likely far cheaper.
The police spokesperson confirmed that the decoy was printed at home using a personal 3D printer, incurring no city expenses. The mayor, a lawyer, suggested Meyer could still face charges related to vandalism. Many communities using Flock's AI-powered surveillance cameras have deactivated or are considering discontinuing them due to concerns over privacy and misuse.
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