Resident Protests Flock Cameras With Blocking Signs in Tampa Bay
A Tampa Bay resident, Carl Gunn, is protesting Flock cameras, which are described as black "license plate readers" on poles with solar panels, by using a large sign on poles to block them. He has been observed doing this on…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 13, 2026 —
A Tampa Bay resident has adopted a unique method to protest the presence of Flock cameras, reportedly observed blocking the devices with large signs. The individual, identified as Carl Gunn, has been seen on Saturdays in different locations across the Tampa Bay area using signs mounted on poles to obstruct the cameras.
Flock cameras are described as black devices, often referred to as license plate readers, which are typically mounted on poles and equipped with solar panels. The purpose of Gunn’s protest appears to be to impede the function of these surveillance cameras.
The specific locations where Gunn has been observed engaging in this protest have varied. The contractor responsible for installing and maintaining the cameras, as well as the specific routes or areas targeted by Gunn’s actions, were not detailed in the available information. Furthermore, the timeline beyond Saturdays for these protests, the number of times he has been observed, and any official response or actions taken by authorities or the camera provider were not specified.
The motivation behind Gunn’s protest, beyond a general objection to the cameras, was not elaborated upon. Information regarding the specific technology used by Flock, its intended purpose, or any privacy concerns associated with its deployment was also not provided. The outcome of Gunn’s actions, such as whether the signs have successfully blocked the cameras for extended periods or if any interactions with law enforcement have occurred, remains unclear.
Story summarized from the original created by Meleah Lyden/WUSF on stpetecatalyst.com, see more information here.
