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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.today/post/41332259

I'm a frequent contributor to OSM, along with being passionate about individual privacy. Adding Flock cameras to the map has become a new hyperfixation for me. The best part is that when tagged correctly, they appear on deflock.me along with OSM. It's a simple way to help your community know when they're around these dystopian ALPR cameras. Deflock also has an app, although I cannot attest for it - I believe that it dumps the data into OSM too, so it may be better suited for those without OSM experience.

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[–] merde@sh.itjust.works 8 points 4 months ago* (last edited 4 months ago) (1 children)

adding cameras to osm is very easy with streetComplete

  • you activate the objects layer (right top)
  • press + (right bottom)
  • type "cam" and you can choose "surveillance camera" from the drop down menu
[–] Telorand@reddthat.com 3 points 4 months ago

Thank you! I've been trying to add to it more, but I couldn't find where to add cameras

[–] kami@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 4 months ago (1 children)

How do you detect them?

[–] kami@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 4 months ago

In case someone will miss the other post, OP answered the question there:

Since someone asked in a cross post, DeFlock has an image-based guide on how to identify common ALPRs: https://deflock.me/identify

If you're like me (and your area has a lot of them like mine does), once you notice one, you'll start seeing them everywhere.