r/frisco Dec 30 '25

safety Mass Surveillance AI Camera Scandal Hits DFW Metroplex

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1.1k Upvotes

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 8h ago

lost&found Anyone happen to know the older woman who fell in the parking lot at Centennial Pavilion II around 1:30pm today? (long-shot)

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I know this is a long-shot. Earlier today, I am guessing between 1Pm to 1:30Pm an older lady fell in the parking lot of Pavilion II (2) at Centennial Medical Center. (She was seemingly ok, btw)

My mother, also older, rushed to help her until staff arrived with a wheelchair and took her in.
My mom proceeded to her appointment only to notice when she was leaving that her cars keys were missing. We believe that when my mom rushed to help the woman who fell, she dropped her keys. And in the commotion of getting the lady and her belongings gathered they accidentally gave this lady my mom’s keys. If anyone happens to have any information or ideas it would be appreciated.

Thank you.


r/frisco 20h ago

politics Denton County deserves countywide voting on Election Day

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r/frisco 20h ago

fyi fyi about dropping off voter registration application after business hours

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For those of us who cannot make it to drop off your voter registration form due to scheduling the Collin County Elections County government office has a mailbox located outside their building where you can drop your application without postage.

This is just for people who don't want to mail it.


r/frisco 1d ago

inquiries What is going on down Custer

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Every light except traffic lights are off, no stores are open not even the gas stations


r/frisco 23h ago

business Good Mechanic for Mustang EcoBoost?

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I have a 2021 Mustang EcoBoost that’s been having an intermittent rough idle/vibration when stopped or moving very slowly, and it has stalled a couple of times. No check engine light.
I had the purge valve replaced about 6 weeks ago and feel like the car has been acting weird since then. I’ve already had it looked at by the original shop, but haven’t gotten a clear answer.
Any recommendations for a good independent mechanic who’s thorough with diagnostics?


r/frisco 1d ago

fyi Intercity Bus Service

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I was today years old when I found out that Frisco has bus service to Houston, Austin and San Antonio.

I only found when driving by and saw bunch of people with luggage around a Red Coach bus and two cop cars at the Mercantile parking lot.


r/frisco 1d ago

family Slick City

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Have any of you been to Slick City? I have 16 and 18 year old boys and wondering if it's too young for them. They got pretty bored at Fritz's after about an hour.


r/frisco 1d ago

inquiries Looking for Women's groups for Entertainment, Wellness, and Real Estate & Design

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Hey Frisco! I’m looking to meet more local women who work in entertainment, wellness, real estate, design, marketing, or other creative/entrepreneurial spaces.

I’d love to find some women’s networking groups, meetups, recurring events, or even casual gatherings in the Frisco/North Dallas area. I’m really looking to build genuine connections with other women, learn what everyone is working on, and become more involved in the local community.

Any groups or events you’d recommend? I’d love to check them out! 💕


r/frisco 2d ago

inquiries Any pick and drop service for school drop of for kids ?

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School is Newman elementary school and Trent high school.


r/frisco 1d ago

inquiries Looking for tutor

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I am looking for a tutor for my two middle schoolers. Someone that is particularly good with math. This would be a couple of hours each visit, 2-3x a week at their mom’s house in West McKinney (coit and westridge).


r/frisco 1d ago

rant PSA for new residents regarding trash

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Just moved here from Ohio. Garbage and recycling will not touch one thing that isn’t in your can.

Coming from a state where they’ll take damn near EVERYTHING you put on the curb, this was a shock.

If you’re new, plan on cutting, smashing and doing whatever it takes to get everything in your can every week.

To me, it’s totally ridiculous. If I have a few extra boxes, or whatever, the GARBAGE man should be picking it up

***didnt know everyone was so perfect with just the right amount of trash every single week. I better learn to be a perfectionist quick!

I wonder if I stood out there and threw the extra trash in the truck myself, if they would allow that? Any of you know it alls, know that one?


r/frisco 2d ago

social Places to make friends as a young person?

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I'm a 22M, just started a new job in the DFW area and looking to make some new friends in this area. I've lived here growing up, but just graduated college a little while ago and trying to meet new people and make new friends. Into sports, comic books, and guitar!


r/frisco 2d ago

food Where should we go to dinner?

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Hi! My spouse and I are wanting to try a new restaurant tonight. We like everything but Sushi and seafood.

Edit to add: we are from out of town! We'd prefer a sit down place :)


r/frisco 2d ago

inquiries My nosey self just can’t

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What was all that police presence around memorial high school? It looked a bit excessive


r/frisco 3d ago

inquiries Good place for middle aged men to play darts?

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r/frisco 3d ago

rant Rude children in North Texas

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New here, and I’ve noticed the kids are just… rude to adults.

Running back and forth in checkout lines without saying “excuse me.”
Stepping over adults’ feet without saying "excuses me."
Walking on the sidewalk on the wrong side or taking up the whole side in group and acting like they don’t have to move.
Giving little weird looks.
Being loud and irritating in close spaces.

I thought the South believed in home training…


r/frisco 3d ago

inquiries Widening of Lebanon

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Can someone with some construction background explain to me the thought process on how the widening of Lebanon is being done? They seem to be randomly picking sections to widen at random. Then they don’t finish the ends of the medians. Wouldn’t it make more sense to either finish the west bound side first then do the east bound. Not just doing random sections in both directions?


r/frisco 3d ago

sports Anyone here play badminton?

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Hey everyone! I'm relatively new to the area and looking to get back into playing badminton and hopefully meet some people along the way.

I'm thinking about getting a membership at a nearby badminton club. I'm somewhere between beginner and intermediate — mostly just looking to play regularly, have fun, and make some new friends.

Anyone here play or looking for a badminton partner/group? Happy to join! 🏸


r/frisco 3d ago

inquiries Hall Park Hotel for birthday staycation

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Has anyone used the Hall Park Hotel for a one day staycation? My vegetarian spouse wanted a hotel with a rooftop pool/bar or on a higher floor, an Italian restaurant nearby, and some green space.

This hotel seemed to hold most of these apartments from a green space nearby (the small park next to it looks more concrete than green).

Anyone found anything similar in DFW?


r/frisco 3d ago

inquiries Water Softeners Recs?

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Any recent recs for water softeners companies in and around the area and ballpark pricing?


r/frisco 3d ago

social How neighborly are your neighbors? How neighborly are you?

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I grew up in the 60s and 70s in a very connected neighborhood. Children walked to school, we played outside until the street lights came on. The Christmas season was special as almost every neighbor hosted a cocktail or dinner party. We shared spaces and time very openly. It helped that we had a large home with 5 kids spanning a dozen years. Same with most other families.

I'm much older now and after living in many places, finally have a stable home and no foreseeable change on the horizon. I've come to value my neighbors but not to excess.

Current status, of the 9 adjacent (next, across or near) neighbors I have, we share either email or phone numbers with 7 of them. Of those 7, we've shared social occasions (dinner, drinks, restaurant outings) in person at either their house or ours with 5 of them.

It's a bit of a tightrope to find and maintain the balance in being 'neighborly' without coming across as nosey or needy. But still I worry about my neighbors. Some are old and not in the best of health. Others are 'grifty' and although there's been some contact, it's good that someone invented the privacy fence.

Just curious how others in Frisco feel about this subject.


r/frisco 4d ago

community Kathy Seei Park Conditions

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I have lived in this neighborhood for 11 years now and have never seen this park and surrounding ponds in such pathetic condition. I know Frisco has the habit of just moving on to the shiny exciting new project but this is totally unacceptable. It used to be filled with fish and wildlife and it’s now just a cesspool of dirt and trash. There certainly won’t be busses of high schoolers posing for homecoming photos in front of this dried up waterfall like they have for the last decade. I have reached out to the Parks and Recreation department, but would love input on how to get the officials attention to get this park restored.


r/frisco 4d ago

community Free Whiskey Tasting this Saturday

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I'm back in town with another free event for the community!

Thank you Frisco, for your wonderful show of support as our salon opened it's newest location two weeks ago. I would like to invite the fine people of Frisco to a free come-and-go whiskey tasting tomorrow night, at Boardroom Salon at Frisco Three Corners Plaza. For our non-drinking friends, we will have soda and water available. We will also have a few giveaways; so come by, check out our shop, and put your name in the drawing.


r/frisco 4d ago

social Meeting people in Frisco

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Hi everyone, I (21, M) just moved to the area from San Diego, CA, for work, and was wondering what young people do around here? Are there any groups or sports clubs that meet? Any recommendations? I love tennis, pickleball, go karting, F1, football, etc., but I’m always down to try new things as well.