Oviedo, Florida police employed a unique tactic to apprehend a vandalism suspect: a 3D-printed decoy Flock camera. The operation, conducted without the prior knowledge of the City Council, aimed to catch individuals damaging or stealing surveillance equipment. Police Chief David Coleman defended the low-cost decoy, arguing it prevented further damage to expensive city property. The suspect, Evan Meyer, was arrested for vandalizing the fake camera, which was installed after several real license plate readers were targeted. The incident occurs amidst ongoing local debate about the city’s use of Flock cameras, with Mayor Megan Sladek expressing surprise at the operation’s secrecy while acknowledging the police’s duty to investigate vandalism.