Flock Safety’s vast network of 80,000+ ALPR cameras, promoted for local crime reduction, functions as a de facto national surveillance grid operating with critical security flaws. Analysis reveals systemic engineering failures, including hardcoded credentials and unpatched Android vulnerabilities, making the system susceptible to foreign intelligence threats like PRC-backed “Flax Typhoon.” The reliance on Chinese hardware manufacturers presents significant supply chain risks. Furthermore, flawed data reporting, as seen in Oakland, undermines its effectiveness, while the system’s architecture facilitates warrantless tracking and circumvents “sanctuary” policies, posing a threat to civil liberties and domestic stability. Recommendations include federal audits, supply chain decoupling, mandatory MFA, and enhanced data security.