Belmont
Flock is not known to be present in Belmont (yet).
Documents obtained in a public records request indicate Flock is in discussion with Belmont Police. Ensuring that these cameras do not get installed is vital, as removing them will be far more complicated.
Replicating a surveillance technology ordinance like Boston, Cambridge, or Somerville can ensure Flock, or other invasive automated license plate readers, remain out of Newton. Gather a group of residents and push for the implementation of one, or speak with your local representatives and tell them to keep Flock out of Belmont.
If you would like to be connected with other activists in Belmont, send us an email (contact info at bottom of page) and we can connect you with other interested residents.
A public records request to Belmont PD is a fast way to obtain information on the current state of negotiations with Flock. Forward any information obtained to be published on this page, our email is at the bottom of the page.
Screenshot of communications between Flock and Waltham Police Department obtained through a public records request indicating an engagement with Belmont PD. Click image for the full document, text pictured above is contained in page 51. Text version available here.
Take Action
Join us to promote legislature to ban these unconstitutional platforms. And from a harm reduction standpoint, implement legislature to minimize the scope, amount, and duration during which data is stored.
Spread the word
Meet and discuss with your neighbors to increase awareness.
Adapt your talking points. Don’t start off from a political angle. Identify a reason you think it may concern them – be it concerns of sharing with ICE, constitutional rights violation, the ever expanding power of tech companies over the lives of private citizens, or police spying on their exes.
Speak to your MA House Rep about Bill H.3755
Massachusetts House Bill 3755 is by no means a panacea, but at least some legislators are interested in reigning in the data retention and privacy aspects. Find your House Representative here and contact them about the bill but indicate you are seeking a total ban.
The ACLU also has a tool to automatically email your representatives in support of this bill.
Map missing ALPRs
Find an ALPR not on DeFlock.me’s map? Add it!
Follow instructions here. Not tech savvy? Contact us below. Please take a picture and take note of where the camera was located and we will help you submit.
Contact us
belmont at eyesoffma dot com