HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Two Flock cameras were found cut in half and spray-painted at Washington Avenue and Westcott in Houston. However, it’s a mystery who is behind the vandalism.<\/p>\n
This camera is completely spray-painted, and one of them has an American flag on it.<\/p>\n
But who did this and why?<\/p>\n
The Houston Police Department confirmed to ABC13 that it is investigating this case.<\/p>\n
Juan Rodriguez’s business, SPAR Houston, is located near where this happened.<\/p>\n
“I didn’t realize that the cameras were there until you actually pointed that out,” Rodriguez said.<\/p>\n
Flock cameras are meant to read license plates and alert police if they’re connected to crimes.<\/p>\n
Rodriguez said he didn’t see who did this, but he’s left wondering why they did.<\/p>\n
“It would be somebody just protesting,” Rodriguez said. “Their rights are being violated or something like that.”<\/p>\n
Flock cameras have been used in the City of Houston since 2021, according to the company.<\/p>\n
Just a few months ago, Harris County commissioners voted to renew the county’s contract for Flock cameras.<\/p>\n
The new contract runs until June 2027 and costs the county just under $869,000.<\/p>\n
HPD told ABC13 they were notified that the cameras were damaged on the morning of July 4.<\/p>\n
As far as the repair costs, HPD said it depends on who is responsible for these specific cameras.<\/p>\n
While some cameras are installed through city contracts, others are installed by neighborhoods or private groups that choose to share footage with police. HPD couldn’t say who was responsible for these.<\/p>\n
ABC13 also reached out directly to Flock and asked if they were aware of this situation and what the repair process would be.<\/p>\n
They didn’t answer those questions, but said, “Damaging public safety equipment is illegal and puts the community at risk, which is why we strongly condemn this type of behavior.”<\/p>\n
As far as how often something like this happens, Flock said overall, they see very few reports of vandalism.<\/p>\n
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