Resident Protests Flock Cameras in St. Petersburg Citing Privacy Concerns
A 77-year-old Republican man, Carl Gunn, is protesting against Flock cameras in St. Petersburg, Florida. He has staged two solo protests by positioning himself in front of a camera with a sign that reads "DOWN WITH FLOCK CAMERAS," citing concerns…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, July 25, 2026 —
ST. PETERSBURG, FL – A 77-year-old resident is voicing his opposition to Flock cameras, a type of automated license plate reader, through solo protests in St. Petersburg, Florida. Carl Gunn, who identifies as Republican, has conducted at least two public demonstrations against the technology.
Gunn’s protests involve standing in front of a Flock camera while holding a sign that reads “DOWN WITH FLOCK CAMERAS.” He stated that his primary concerns are related to privacy and the potential for mass surveillance.
The specific locations and dates of Gunn’s protests were not provided. Details regarding the number of Flock cameras currently deployed in St. Petersburg or the specific policies governing their use were also not detailed in the available information. The length of time Gunn has been protesting or if any further demonstrations are planned was not specified.
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