Surveillance has long been a concern, but one Georgia resident believes they’ve discovered a “new disturbing pattern in their county” in Cherokee County. Posted to r/FlockSurveillance by CryptonicDiz, the post asks, “Why do you care who goes to which church?” as the user points out multiple Flock cameras pointed at local churches. Hundreds of upvotes display interest in the resident’s concern, while a few dozen comments try to crack the mystery.
For context, Reddit user CryptonicDiz is actively involved in the conversation over Flock cameras before their Cherokee County post. In a screenshot shared around two weeks ago, OP pointed out multiple ALPRs placed on walking trails, calling them “Insidious, violating, and downright creepy.” Thousands chimed in with their worries on that post.
Opinions On Why The Churches Are Being Watched Vary
As for the concern about Cherokee County churches being targeted with Flock Safety cameras, users had a variety of opinions. One commenter believed that the ALPRs’ main purpose is to “keep their church families safe” while also keeping track of who does and doesn’t go to church. “But it’s only a matter of time before that data is used in a church squabble and THEN people will start asking questions,” they wrote.
Another person accused MAGA of being involved since they claim it’s a movement being pushed by evangelical extremists. A third individual shared their own findings, with claims that there had been a “campaign to use geofencing technology to target U.S. churchgoers with pro-Israel advertisements.”
The Redditor continued, adding how the ad, run by Show Faith By Works, was supposed to target church attendees by sending them tailored pro-Israel digital ads to boost support. As to how that relates to the Flock cameras, the user’s explanation implies that the surveillance could be another ploy to keep a close eye on churchgoers.
Conspiracies aside, churches apparently aren’t the only locations in Cherokee County where ALPRs have been spotted. One user claiming to be from the same county says there are “SO MANY,” some in random places and others at road crossings, all installed within the last few months.
