DALLAS - Damage to a Flock camera in Dallas comes as the city's police department has seen a surge in Flock camera vandalism since early 2026.
Dallas Flock camera damaged
What we know:
FOX 4 captured images of a damaged Flock camera in Dallas.
The camera, located at the intersection of Jefferson Boulevard and Hampton Road in North Oak Cliff, was seen tipped over onto the ground.
What we don't know:
We don't know who or what caused the Flock camera to tip over.
Dallas Police have not yet said if there will be a criminal investigation into the damaged camera.
Flock camera debate
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Flock camera debate reaches North Texas
The Dallas Police Department says around 25 flock cameras have been vandalized or cut down since they were installed as a national debate grows over their use. FOX 4's Alex Boyer has the story.
Dig deeper:
As more and more police departments use Flock cameras to assist in solving crimes, more and more people have expressed concerns about them.
There are approximately 670 Flock cameras located all across Dallas. They’re typically mounted on 12-foot poles and have a solar panel on top to power the camera.
They can read license plate numbers and other vehicle details. That information is then uploaded into a database that can be accessed by law enforcement agencies.
Their growing popularity and use in solving crimes has also led to a recent surge in vandalism. DPD said 25 cameras have either been cut down or vandalized since it started tracking cases in March.
The Source: Information in this story comes from FOX 4 reporting and the Dallas Police Department.