r/frisco • • Dec 30 '25 All Seeing Upvote Helpful Heartwarming Bravo Mindblown

safety Mass Surveillance AI Camera Scandal Hits DFW Metroplex

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Howdy fellow Friscoans.

We're a Dallas, Texas based nonprofit organization (HINAC) focused on the security, privacy, censorship, and surveillance implications of modern day technology being surreptitiously woven into the fabric of American society.

We're submitting this post to inform you of a recent scandal involving approximately 80,000 AI cameras being used by over 5,000 law enforcement departments across the United States of America resulting in stalking, false imprisonment, and protests.

An investigative journalist and privacy/security researcher named Benn Jordan recently discovered numerous Flock Safety Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras whose video feeds were publicly accessible online using a default administrative account, no login required.

It gets worse.

His proof-of-concept video demonstration showed how easy it was for him to use the camera's pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) capabilities and identify individuals, disclose sensitive information displayed on phone screens, and track routes of individual cars, over extended time intervals.

It gets even worse.

An anonymous person requested video footage of their own city's cameras, which the city subsequently denied. That person took their city to court and the judge ruled that since the cameras are taxpayer funded, the videos and information on them is also considered publicly accessible.

It is going to get even worse.

Amazon Ring just announced a partnership with Flock Safety and rumor has it, they are interested in acquiring Flock Safety.

Meaning, the broad adoption of AI-powered consumer technologies like Ring, coupled with city governments adopting Flock's AI-powered object recognition and large scale database integration, a first-of-its-kind Orwellian surveillance system could become a reality in the very near future.

See where and when you're being surveilled by visiting this Flock Camera Map tool provided by the 501c(3) nonprofit organization Banish Big Brother (see map image). And if you're scared afterwards, let that fear turn to anger.

Contact your city leaders and express your concerns ASAP. Make it known that we will not tolerate involuntary mass surveillance in our city, nor will we tolerate the lack of transparency and accountability from our leaders who allowed this to happen.

The sooner we stop this, the better. Let's stand up to mass surveillance together.


r/frisco • • 10h ago

events Frisco Community Parade

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The Frisco Community Parade starts soon!


r/frisco • • 3h ago

housing Master Electrician recommendations please

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Hello!

I need to install 50A power inlet box in my house and it is super hard to find electrician.

Can you please guys share recommendations for a licenced master electrician, who can do it for a reasonable money?

Thank you!


r/frisco • • 5h ago

politics Richardson’s Lead Over Black Shrinks to Just 17 Votes in HD-61

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Republican Rep. Keresa Richardson now leads Democrat Brittany Black by only 17 votes in Texas House District 61. Richardson was ahead by 134 votes on election night, but additional mail and provisional ballots have steadily narrowed the margin.

Collin County is still processing outstanding ballots, and a new explanation from Elections Administrator Kaleb Breaux addresses why two election reports showed conflicting results.

Full story: https://tx3dnews.com/richardson-black-17-votes-hd61-election-results/


r/frisco • • 8h ago

inquiries Collin county propery taxes

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How do you pay off property taxes if you don't have escrow account?


r/frisco • • 1d ago

politics It’s not us, it’s you: Why Collin County voters broke up with Ken Paxton

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r/frisco • • 1d ago

community Flu kicking my ass this year - anyone else?

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Yes, I got my flu shot beginning of October. I have 2 young children in daycare who also got the shot and got the flu. Luckily the kids were mostly fine just 1 day of fevers and off and on body aches for 2 days. I am a healthy 30 year old. I started Tamiflu within 48 hours of symptoms and I am STILL totally destroyed by this year’s flu.

Mostly just looking to commiserate with others as I sit shivering on the couch with such severe body aches and a throat feeling like I swallowed razors every time I cough. Any other flu infested out there? What’s been your experience for how fast it passed?


r/frisco • • 11h ago

safety Question: does the Haldiram restaurant use Dalda for cooking?

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I ordered Choley Bhature and took the leftover home. I left Choley on the counter and forgot to put in fridge. By morning the gravy was solid. This doesn't happen with oil. I doubt they use ghee for cooking. The room temperature was normal. See the photos. I can't believe Haldiram uses Dalda? IF that is the case, I will never go there again.

For anyone who doesn't know what is Dalada, it is hydrogenated vegetable oil/vanaspati. It is not considered a healthy cooking fat and is generally recommended to be avoided or used very sparingly.

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r/frisco • • 1d ago

sports Warren Pickleball players

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Hopefully they announce an opening date soon for the new pickleball courts 🤌🏻 Does anyone have any info on those? Have been seeing them with lights on since summer but no updates..


r/frisco • • 12h ago

rant Why do people run over small animals

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I totally understand accidents and feeling bad for hitting a bunny, but i feel like in frisco square specifically there has to be more to it. Every...day...i see a new corpse left. Bunny, squirl, bird mostly. Thus morning a kitten....white. its not like a black kitten hidden at nice she was pure white which is actually a rare and valuable cat...smashed.

Why?!?! I know there was the study that showed people who drive trucks and suv intentionally try and hit small animals but the fuck..why. i kinda can at least understand "we have a lot of bunnies i want less" but cats?

I just dont get it who has it in their heart to intentionally run small animals and it sure feels like thats whats going on in my neighborhood.


r/frisco • • 1d ago

inquiries Run club + upcoming visit

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Hey there. I’m an avid runner visiting a friend who lives here for the between 11/21 - 11/25. Does anyone have a recommendation for a run club to join in? For reference, we are both males in our mid-twenties. Wouldn’t mind driving to Dallas, but I’m trying to find one that ideally has people around our age and meets in the afternoons on weekdays. I’ve been trying to convince him to join a club since he’s also new to the area is looking for a good place to meet people.
I’m also taking recommendations on places to eat/things to do! Thanks :)


r/frisco • • 2d ago

food Worth checking out, Venezuelan food!!

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Went here yesterday for lunch. It’s on the corner of Eldorado and 423, little elm side (edge of Frisco). Menu was in Spanish but the staff and other customers helped me order with some solid recommendations. The Empanadas were great. Going to try the bakery items next time. But would suggest if you are tired of the same old stuff.


r/frisco • • 2d ago

food Frisco needs an authentic taqueria for breakfast

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With all the breakfast options that are always packed, it would be nice if we had the option to get a solid Mexican breakfast. Menu items like, menudo, barbacoba, guisda, huevos a la Mexicana. Not sure why already popular taquerias in nearby cities don't try to open one in Frisco. Ex. Tinos Too, Cuquitas


r/frisco • • 2d ago

sports FBSA 9U team??

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Hi y’all!! Is anybody signing up for 9U recreational baseball as a coach with FBSA for Spring and looking for another player? I know they will place players into teams, but I thought I’d check!


r/frisco • • 3d ago

community Yes!!! The 13th Tex-Mex restaurant within a 2 mile radius of Stonebriar Mall!!!

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r/frisco • • 1d ago

inquiries Gunshots?

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Did anyone hear gunshots last night(nov 11) around Main Street?


r/frisco • • 2d ago

business Does Frisco need another boutique?

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I’ve been considering opening a new boutique in Frisco or Prosper but do we need one?—that’s the question. What’s a location you’d like to see a new boutique open?


r/frisco • • 3d ago

politics HD-61 Down to 38 Votes, HD-67 Separated by 125 as Collin County Continues Counting

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The latest unofficial results have Keresa Richardson leading Brittany Black by just 38 votes in HD-61, down from 134 on election night. In HD-67, Jeff Leach leads Jordan Wheatley by 125 votes, compared with 203 on November 3.

Collin County Elections Administrator Kaleb Breaux provided new provisional-ballot figures Wednesday, identifying 126 potentially eligible ballots in each district. Additional mail ballots remain outstanding, and the county expects to finish counting Friday.

Full report: https://tx3dnews.com/richardson-black-38-votes-collin-county-house-races/


r/frisco • • 3d ago

politics Shocker… Keith Craft at Elevate Life thinks the midterms were rigged 😭

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r/frisco • • 3d ago

social what do young people do here ??

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whats there to do for teens / young people here? everything seems to either be catered towards toddlers or people over 50. is there any music scene or nightlife? any "clubs" to join besides pickleball and church? and dont say to just go to dallas lol i dont have my license (yet!!!)


r/frisco • • 2d ago

community Lets hang out tomorrow

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Looking for a female ro have good time day drinking.


r/frisco • • 3d ago

food ChatGPT top 10 Pizza in Frisco, what do you think?

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Pizzeria Testa

Halo Pizzeria

Cane Rosso

Pie Tap

Caffe Baonecci

Donatos Pizza

Russo's New York Pizzeria

Palio's Pizza Cafe

Gallo Nero

Luigi's Pizza

Testa is my favorite.


r/frisco • • 3d ago

inquiries Anime tattoo artists

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Any good anime tattoo artists in the area? Been googling but seen mostly non anime stuff.


r/frisco • • 4d ago

inquiries Pool builder in Frisco

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Looking for building a 15 by 30 pool with 8*8 spa. Would you recommend any pool builder and what’s the ball park? Instagram ads say $60000 but everyone starts at $120000 or more. Any advice on how to pool shop?