Documented Incident
Lincoln police investigating two more damaged Flock ALPR cameras, sixth such case this year
First reported: August 18, 2026 · 1 source
The Lincoln Police Department said officers responded to reports of two damaged automated license plate reader installations near the Lincoln Airport. According to LPD, these are the fifth and sixth instances of Flock camera equipment being damaged in the city this year, and all remain under investigation. The department said it will not disclose locations, timing or how the equipment was damaged while the investigation is ongoing.
Repeated damage to ALPR equipment in one city puts local surveillance decisions on the public agenda, and the department's response frames how it explains policy, access controls and oversight to residents.
Key facts
- Two damaged Flock ALPR installations were reported in the area of the Lincoln Airport, per LPD.
- LPD says the cases are the fifth and sixth incidents of damaged Flock equipment in Lincoln this year.
- No arrests or suspects were described in the report; LPD is withholding details on locations, timing and manner of damage.
- Capt. Zach Eaton said LPD's use of the technology is governed by policy, access controls, training and oversight, and said the department understands privacy concerns.
Sources
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- Lincoln police investigate multiple incidents of damaged Flock cameras (FOX40, August 18, 2026)
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