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Find Surveillance Devices Near You
Search by address to see every camera, gunshot detector, and license plate reader within the village.
Attend a Village Board Meeting
Show up to a meeting and put your voice on record. Show officials that they have to respond for enacting mass surveillance on their communities.
You don't need to be an expert. Just grab your neighbors and get out there to show the village people are paying attention.
View Meeting CalendarSome Communities Have Pushed Back and Won. We can too.
Over 30 cities have cancelled Flock Safety contracts since 2024. These are some of them.
Contract terminated after secret installs
The city discovered Flock had installed two cameras without authorization. The council voted unanimously to end the program.
Data shared without consent
Officials found local data had been fed into Flock's national network without their knowledge, violating state law. Contract cancelled.
Sustained organizing wins
Eyes Off Eugene attended council meetings for months. Both cities ended their Flock programs after community pressure held.
ICE data sharing exposed
After the Illinois Secretary of State revealed Flock data was being shared with federal immigration enforcement, the city pulled 19 cameras.
Nearly 200 residents showed up
A community rally drew close to 200 people. Cameras were covered the next day pending removal.
Mayor acknowledged the community
After sustained resident opposition, the mayor said Flock "wasn't going to be well received" and the city walked away.
Demand Answers. File a FOIL Request.
Under New York's Freedom of Information Law, every resident has the right to request public records. This form generates a ready-to-send request for Hempstead's camera inventory, data-sharing agreements, and retention policies.
Copy the text above and fax it to 516-478-6599, or deliver it in person to the Village Clerk at 99 James A. Garner Way, Hempstead, NY 11550. Under NY law, the Village must respond or acknowledge within 5 business days. No response is a constructive denial — and you can escalate.
Want a public record? File the same request through MuckRock.com — it timestamps every submission and makes non-responses visible.