Radical Activists Call for Coordinated Sabotage Campaign Against Flock Surveillance Infrastructure
Executive Summary
Anarchist-aligned activists have issued an open call to sabotage and disrupt the operations of Flock Safety, a U.S.-based surveillance technology company. The campaign, timed ahead of Flock’s August 2025 conference in Atlanta, targets the company’s camera hardware, investors, and broader supply chain—escalating already growing hostility toward automated surveillance in activist communities.
Analysis
On July 2, 2025, a post titled “Call to Action: Capture the Flock” was published on the radical blog Dirty South, openly calling for a nationwide sabotage campaign against Flock Safety—a private surveillance firm known for supplying license plate readers (LPRs) and AI-powered monitoring systems to law enforcement agencies across the U.S. The post characterizes Flock as a “creepy” and “evil” surveillance company aiding everything from immigration enforcement to abortion prosecutions and urban gentrification. The rhetoric is overtly militant and laced with mockery, signaling a highly ideological and confrontational campaign.
The action is framed as a game, with participants assigned escalating tiers of activity from beginner to expert. Suggested actions include mapping Flock cameras via public records, spreading anti-surveillance propaganda, physically disabling hardware, and targeting Flock’s August 4–6 conference in Atlanta for disruption. More advanced instructions imply direct sabotage of production facilities and supply chain interference. Participants are encouraged to publish documentation of their actions to “counterinfo” sites and are invited to contribute to a publicly hosted camera map and dataset.
Several cited sources aim to substantiate their grievances:
This escalation follows a pattern already visible in cities like Richmond and Philadelphia, where localized groups have physically destroyed LPR infrastructure and vandalized surveillance installations. The inclusion of a “leaderboard” concept for documenting camera destruction and the call for “shenanigans” at Flock’s corporate events further underscores the hybrid nature of the campaign—combining serious tactical operations with meme-driven, decentralized mobilization strategies.
What makes this threat unique is its blend of ideological critique, tactical playbook, and public incitement. Unlike one-off attacks, this is a coordinated, multi-phase campaign designed not only to damage infrastructure but to shame Flock Safety and dissuade future investment. References to environmental damage from Flock’s data centers and factories also signal a convergence with eco-radical talking points.
From a security perspective, this post significantly increases the risk profile for Flock Safety, its vendors, and conference attendees. Physical assets—particularly unguarded camera installations, production facilities, and transport links—are now high-probability targets. The tone and content of the post suggest real-world sabotage has already occurred in some locations, and further activity is likely in the weeks leading up to the conference.
