cross-posted from: https://lemmy.today/post/41332259
I’m a frequent contributor to OSM, along with being passionate about individual privacy. Adding Flock cameras to the map has become a new hyperfixation for me. The best part is that when tagged correctly, they appear on deflock.me along with OSM. It’s a simple way to help your community know when they’re around these dystopian ALPR cameras. Deflock also has an app, although I cannot attest for it - I believe that it dumps the data into OSM too, so it may be better suited for those without OSM experience.
How do you detect them?
In case someone will miss the other post, OP answered the question there:
Since someone asked in a cross post, DeFlock has an image-based guide on how to identify common ALPRs: https://deflock.me/identify
If you’re like me (and your area has a lot of them like mine does), once you notice one, you’ll start seeing them everywhere.
adding cameras to osm is very easy with streetComplete
- you activate the objects layer (right top)
- press + (right bottom)
- type “cam” and you can choose “surveillance camera” from the drop down menu
