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Decoder · October 15, 2026 · 1h 2m

Benn Jordan thinks the surveillance problem is much bigger than Flock

Benn Jordan, a musician, YouTuber, and investigative journalist, has become a prominent critic of Flock Safety's automatic license plate reader systems. After demonstrating security flaws in the cameras and testifying before Congress, he has emerged as a leading voice in the broader surveillance and privacy debate. This episode covers the technical vulnerabilities, the growing legislative pushback, and the accelerating trend of cities cancelling Flock contracts.

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Flock Safety cameras can be hacked in under 30 seconds
Benn Jordan demonstrated that Flock Safety's automatic license plate readers can be compromised in less than 30 seconds, exposing critical security vulnerabilities.
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Legislative pushback against ALPR systems is growing
U.S. lawmakers have introduced multiple bills at the federal and local levels aimed at curbing the use of Flock and similar automatic license plate reader systems.

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