Documented Incident
Palm Bay police investigating vandalism of 3 Flock cameras days after program suspension
Event: August 11, 2026 · First reported: August 11, 2026 · 2 sources
Palm Bay, Florida police said they are investigating vandalism to three Flock Safety license plate reader cameras — two at U.S.-1 and Robert J. Conlan Boulevard and one on St. Andre Boulevard. Police said wires were affected on at least one camera and that replacements cost $800 each. The reported damage follows the city's Aug. 7 suspension of its ALPR program over what officials described as placement, construction and permitting issues involving the vendor.
The incident illustrates how disputes over ALPR siting and permitting can spill into physical damage to equipment, raising questions for other cities about vendor compliance and how suspended camera networks are secured.
Key facts
- Three Flock cameras were reported vandalized in Palm Bay, Florida; police said replacement cost is $800 per camera.
- Palm Bay suspended its automated license plate reader system on Aug. 7, citing placement, construction and permitting issues with the vendor.
- Most of the city's 17 cameras have been covered to deter vandalism, according to police.
- No suspects or arrests were reported in the article; the investigation was described as ongoing.
Sources
This summary was written from the published reporting below and links to it; BlockFlockNow does not reproduce article text.
- Palm Bay police report vandalism of 3 Flock cameras (Spectrum News, August 11, 2026)
- Palm Bay police report vandalism of 3 Flock cameras (Spectrum News 13, August 11, 2026)
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