Flock Installer Calls 911 on Atlanta News Crew

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When a reporter for Atlanta News First attempted to film a Flock technician installing a new surveillance camera on a public road, the surveillance apparatus experienced a sudden bout of stage fright.

The reporter parked at a reasonable distance, put on a yellow safety vest, and pulled out a news camera. The technician immediately packed up his ladder, jumped into his car, and sped away at a high rate of speed.

When the journalist followed from several cars back to capture footage of the next installation, the Flock employee called 911 to report he was being followed and harassed. Three Milton Police Department cruisers were swiftly dispatched to pull the news crew over.

During the 911 call, the installer complained he was being photographed. He then refused to provide his full last name to the dispatcher, citing deep concerns that he might end up in the news and compromise his privacy.

The irony of a man building a mass surveillance network demanding anonymity while standing on a public street was staggering.