# US government monitoring of anti-Flock surveillance movement

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/us-government-monitoring-of-anti-flock-surveillance-movement
> Updated: 2026-08-17T07:00:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The United States government is reportedly monitoring social media platforms, including TikTok and Instagram, to track opposition to the installation of Flock surveillance cameras. Intelligence bulletins obtained via public records requests indicate that surveillance centers are monitoring viral posts related to anti-Flock sentiment and alerting local police to upcoming ‘DeFlock’ events or demonstrations.

In response to this growing resistance, authorities have instructed law enforcement officers to ‘increase patrols around ALPR [automatic license plate readers]’ or ‘intensify patrols around ALPR [automatic license plate reader] systems’. Additionally, government documents have highlighted concerns regarding the potential use of devices intended to locate Flock camera installations.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: U.S. government monitors social media to track anti-Flock surveillance opposition

U.S. intelligence centers are reportedly monitoring social media to track opposition to Flock surveillance cameras and alert police to anti-surveillance activities.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-government-monitors-social-media-to-track-anti-flock-surveillance-opposition

### 2026-08-14: US government monitors anti-Flock surveillance social media

Government agencies are monitoring social media accounts critical of Flock surveillance cameras, while OpenAI CEO Sam Altman predicts AI will soon monitor daily activities to provide constant assistance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/us-government-monitors-anti-flock-surveillance-social-media

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