Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN) said he plans to introduce legislation restricting the use of Flock Safety automated license plate readers after police used the camera network to track his vehicle to his home during a traffic stop.
Stutzman described the incident on the “Just the News, No Noise” television show, according to a report published by 100PercentFedUp.com. He said the cameras are “invasive” and represent what he called “too big government.” [1]
Stutzman Vows Legislative Action
Stutzman said he intends to pursue legislative action against Flock Safety cameras following the encounter. “I just don’t like where we’re going with Flock cameras. I think that it’s invasive, as you said. It’s too big government,” Stutzman told the show on Friday, according to the report. [1]
He said colleagues in Congress are discussing controls on the cameras, citing privacy concerns. Stutzman is not the only elected official pursuing limits. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) said in July that he introduced legislation to “eliminate federal funding” and bar “federal agencies purchasing” Flock cameras, according to 100PercentFedUp.com. [2] Knox County Mayor Glenn Jacobs issued a statement urging his county commission to “prohibit the use of Flock cameras and similar devices in our county.” [3]
Stutzman's Traffic Stop
Stutzman said he pulled into his driveway when an officer followed him, citing expired registration on a car registered to his wife. According to Stutzman’s account, the officer recognized his car through Flock camera relays that tracked him entering town under the cameras’ jurisdiction. [1]
He said he felt uneasy about being followed to his residence. Stutzman argued that law enforcement could have contacted him by other means rather than tracking him to his home, according to the report. [1]
Documented accounts of federal agents tracking and confronting private citizens predate the camera networks. Author Linda Faillace, in her book “Mad Sheep: The True Story of the USDA’s War on a Family Farm,” described federal agents who followed her family and were blocked at a rural intersection as the family photographed them. [4]
Legislative Proposal
Stutzman said several members of Congress are looking at legislation to set boundaries and controls on Flock camera use. He acknowledged law enforcement’s argument that the cameras help catch suspects but said the practice invades the privacy of law-abiding citizens, according to the report. [1]
According to Stutzman, the cameras represent a step too far, and there must be limits to prevent police from tracking people to their homes. [1] Jacobs said the devices, “technically called Automated License Plate Readers, are motion activated and take a picture of every vehicle which passes by.” [3]
The camera systems are deployed in thousands of communities and record not just license plates but also vehicle make, model, color, and unique features, creating a digital “fingerprint” of each vehicle, according to a report published on NaturalNews.com. [5]
Community Opposition and Transparency
Some cities have debated whether to keep the cameras. In Springfield, Illinois, officials weighed renewing the city’s Flock contract, with some council members demanding transparency and regular public reports. Alderman Shawn Gregory opposed the contract and drafted a transparency plan based on guidance from the American Civil Liberties Union, which the council approved. The Madison, Wisconsin area ended its Flock partnership over data privacy risks and concerns about outside access to the data, according to local reports.
Denver’s city council unanimously dismantled its Flock camera network, according to a report published on NaturalNews.com. [6] Amazon-owned Ring announced in February 2026 that it was canceling its planned integration with Flock, according to a separate report on NaturalNews.com. [7]
A growing number of Flock cameras have been intentionally vandalized across the country, including in Virginia, as critics raise concerns about privacy and how the data collected by the cameras could be shared among law enforcement agencies, according to a report published by the Daily Bell. [8]
Law Enforcement and Data Practices
Law enforcement officials say the cameras are a useful tool for investigating crime. In Springfield, Deputy Chief Andrew Dodd said Flock data is stored on company servers with security measures, including deletion after 30 days. Dodd confirmed access is limited to agencies within 50 miles, with outside agencies required to submit requests, according to local reports.
Police departments maintain that the cameras assist in catching suspects, while critics cite privacy risks and the potential for surveillance overreach. Flock Safety has also partnered with Ubicquia to deploy its readers through “smart” streetlight infrastructure, according to a report published on NaturalNews.com. [9]
Stutzman said he plans to pursue the legislation with his colleagues in Congress. [1] The debate over the cameras reflects a broader conflict between public safety tools and privacy; as John Bush said in an interview with Mike Adams, without action, children “might grow up in a society where their every move is monitored, freedom is severely limited, and privacy is nonexistent.” [10]
References
- 100PercentFedUp.com. "It's Invasive – House Republican Describes Personal Experience With Law Enforcement Aided By Flock Safety Cameras". August 9, 2026.
- 100PercentFedUp.com. "'Draconian' – GOP Congressman Wants To 'Ban' Flock Safety Cameras". July 23, 2026.
- 100PercentFedUp.com. "WWE Star Turned Mayor Issues Statement Urging Lawmakers To Prohibit Use Of 'Flock Cameras And Similar Devices'". July 27, 2026.
- Linda Faillace. "Mad Sheep: The True Story of the USDA's War on a Family Farm".
- Willow Tohi. "The Digital Panopticon: License Plate Readers Are Tracking You Everywhere You Go". NaturalNews.com. September 1, 2025.
- Lance D. Johnson. "Denver Democrats Unanimously Axe Crime-Fighting Tool to Shield Illegal Immigrants, Leaving Citizens Vulnerable". NaturalNews.com. June 28, 2025.
- Douglas Harrington. "Ring's Retreat Shows Public Backlash Still Matters in the Battle for Privacy". NaturalNews.com. February 21, 2026.
- The Daily Bell. "The People vs Flock: Redpill Real Talk". July 13, 2026.
- NaturalNews.com. "Get Ready: American 'Smart' Street Lights Now Being Rigged With License Plate Readers to Spy on Your Every Move". August 10, 2023.
- Mike Adams interview with John Bush. May 8, 2024.
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