Florida Police Built a 3D-Printed Fake Flock Camera. Destroying It Led to 3 Felony Charges
A combination of camera vandalism incidents and police misuse allegations are creating fresh headaches for Flock Safety.
Flock Safety appears to be getting everyone in trouble.
A local police department in Florida recently set up a sting operation, placing “decoy” Flock cameras that an officer 3D-printed at home to “bait” criminals.
According to an arrest report obtained by 404 Media, a man was charged with three felonies after he cut down and destroyed one of the plastic devices. He now faces penalties for attempted larceny/grand theft, criminal mischief of property damage worth more than $1,000, and property crimes against computer-equipment supplies.
As first reported by News 6 Orlando, Oviedo
As first reported by News 6 Orlando, Oviedo police took the drastic measure after several Flock cameras were stolen between late July and early August. According to the outlet, the man, identified as Evan Meyer, used pruning shears to cut down the decoy camera before smashing it.
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On social media, Mayor Megan Sladek that she was not aware of the sting operation until news reports came out. “That is something I wasn’t aware of, and nobody on City Council is,” she said.
The affidavit states Meyer believed he was destroying a real, functioning Flock camera, which can cost anywhere between $1,000 and $5,000, based on camera type, area, and installation. A Flock camera replacement usually sells for around $800, plus installation costs.
Camera vandalism
Flock cameras have been increasingly adopted across the country.
Source: www.inc.com
