Flock camera damaged in North Oak Cliff

Damage to a Flock camera in Dallas comes as the city's police department has seen a surge in Flock camera vandalism since early 2026.Dallas Flock camera damagedFOX 4 captured images of a damaged Flock camera in Dallas.The camera, located at the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Hampton Road in North Oak Cliff, was seen tipped over onto the ground.We don't know who or what caused the Flock camera to tip over.Dallas Police have not yet said if there will be a criminal investigation into the damaged camera.Flock camera debateAs more and more police departments use Flock cameras to assist in solving crimes, more and more people have expressed concerns about them.There are approximately 670 Flock cameras located all across Dallas. They’re typically mounted on 12-foot poles and have a solar panel on top to power the camera.They can read license plate numbers and other vehicle details. That information is then uploaded into a database that can be accessed by law enforcement agencies.The