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Flock camera vandalism on the rise in West Bloomfield, as debate over surveillance continues
Summary by The Detroit Editorial Desk Jolie Sherman , WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points A specific type of camera has been targeted, with about 25 removed and six destroyed in one nearby county. Damage to surveillance equipment is increasing.
Damage to surveillance equipment is increasing. A series of incidents have occurred, with some cameras being destroyed and others temporarily taken out of service. The trend is not limited to one area, with reports of vandalism in multiple locations.
A specific type of camera has been targeted, with about 25 removed and six destroyed in one nearby county. Further details are available from the news report, including a video segment.
The incidents have caused frustration, with some incidents involving deliberate destruction of equipment, such as a camera being run over by a driver or a pole being cut in half.
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Category: safety Published: September 4, 2026 Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News Reading time: 1 min
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