An Air Force engineer was charged with destroying 13 Flock Safety license plate reader cameras across six months in 2025, claiming they violate Fourth Amendment rights. The case highlights growing backlash against mass vehicle surveillance networks — Flock faces contract cancellations, including from LAPD, and the company recently discontinued an audio surveillance feature after public criticism. The core question being litigated is whether government use of private surveillance networks requires a warrant or clear constitutional authority.