Flock cameras in Oakland have been vandalized with paint as the surveillance technology continues to face scrutiny over privacy concerns.
The vandalism incidents come just months after the Oakland City Council voted to expand its network of Flock cameras.
Flock cameras in Oakland have been vandalized with paint.
It’s unclear who is responsible for the vandalism. Oakland police said they are aware of the damage and are investigating.
In a statement, Flock Safety said, “When a camera is damaged, it directly impacts public safety…While Flock supports individuals making their voices heard in the democratic process, committing criminal acts should never be a part of that process.”
NBC Bay Area’s Pete Suratos has more in the video report above.