Stop Dragnet Surveillance in Athens
Dragnet systems track our every move. We're fighting for privacy, transparency, and accountability in our community.
Letter Writing and Petition Signing — June 14th, 7:00 PM
Let's get together and tell the County Sheriff we want Flock out of Athens.
County Commissioner's Meeting — June 16th, 9:00 AM
Tell the County Commissioners Flock out of Athens. We will have Anti-Flock patches to pin on during the meeting.
What Is Dragnet Surveillance?
Mass Surveillance
Dragnet systems, such as Flock ALPR's, scan and record all activity, creating a detailed database of our movements without suspicion or warrant.
Data Retention
Unlike traditional policing, dragnet data is often stored for years, building a comprehensive profile of innocent citizens' travel patterns.
Lack of Oversight
Many dragnet programs operate without clear policies on data sharing, access, or community consent for things such as AI model training.
Why We Oppose Dragnet Surveillance in Athens
Our community deserves privacy. The widespread deployment of dragnet technology turns public areas into surveillance checkpoints.
We believe law enforcement should require warrants, not just algorithms, to track citizens' movements.