Flock cameras record passing vehicles. But when a reporter tried to document their installation, a Flock worker called police. Atlanta News First chief investigator Brendan Keefe was stopped in Milton, Georgia, after following a Flock installer at a distance, hoping to film the next installation. Keefe says the encounter lasted about seventeen minutes, and he was released without charges. In a separate incident in Smyrna, a Flock employee called police on people filming outside the company’s distribution center—including security researcher Benn Jordan. That call included a remarkably friendly exchange: “We need a favor.” This video examines the bodycam footage, 911 calls, Flock’s response, and the questions residents should ask about surveillance vendors and the police departments buying their products. Flock says it does not object to public photography of its cameras or personnel. It also says workers may contact police when they believe they face threats, harassment, following, or other safety concerns. The Smyrna encounter resulted in an official trespass warning and no charges. What should police verify before stopping someone documenting a surveillance company’s work? Tell me in the comments. 🎥 ORIGINAL REPORTING & CREDIT Credit to Brendan Keefe and Atlanta News First Investigates for obtaining the records and reporting these encounters. ANF’s written investigation and accompanying video: https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/09/08/flock-worker-calls-police-anf-chief-investigator-filming-public-camera-installation/ ANF — Behind the Investigation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DN3NzlKObhE 📣 TAKE ACTION — ASK FOR THE RECORDS Ask for the basis and timeline of the Milton stop, full bodycam footage, 911 calls, dispatch records, and policies governing complaints about public filming. Ask city leadership about camera contracts, access rules, retention, and oversight. Milton public-records requests: https://www.miltonga.gov/government/city-clerk/request-public-records Milton Police — Office of Professional Standards: https://www.miltonga.gov/government/police/office-of-the-chief/office-of-professional-standards Milton Mayor & City Council: https://www.miltonga.gov/government/mayor-city-council Keep contact factual and focused on the evidence. No threats, harassment, or targeting workers’ families. 📄 Story tips, resources & support 👉 https://www.thinblueliesmedia.com Submit police accountability tips, bodycam footage, public records, court documents, and local story leads. Free Police Accountability Toolkit: https://www.thinblueliesmedia.com/resources 👕 Merch: youtube.com/@thinblueliesmedia/store Subscribe for police accountability reporting and commentary. Thin Blue Lies, Baby! 👀 #FlockSafety #PoliceAccountability #Surveillance

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