o solve crimes, not spy on and track civilians. He's hoping to catch whoever is responsible for vandalizing the cameras and  make an example out of them. 

Dig deeper:

Flock cameras are described as automated license plate readers owned by Flock Safety.

They use AI to read and record license plates and vehicle details. Though they appear on Metro Detroit roads, some also can be seen in parks and trails where vehicles don't normally go.

They are not hard to spot as you drive down roads like Woodward, Telegraph, or even a small side street. They normally sit on black or gray poles with a camera strapped to the side. A big giveaway is the small solar panel at the very top.

Some residents in Metro Detroit say they're an effective law enforcement tool. However, others say they're too invasive.

 DeFlock' and the response to the Flock push

Anti-Flock Groups:

The expansion of Flock has led to groups, like  DeFlock' spreading details about the location of thousands of cameras.

It comes as many communities have begun to reject the company from installing Flock cameras in their cities.