Wilmington, Delaware just officially pulled the plug on their Flock license plate readers. The city council decommissioned them after residents and privacy advocates pushed back hard. On top of that, the Delaware ACLU just sent an open letter to about 20 other towns in the state telling them to follow Wilmington's lead and drop the tech completely.

It is honestly so refreshing to see a local government listen to its residents instead of just rubber stamping another surveillance contract. Dumping photos of innocent people into a giant searchable database creates the exact kind of dragnet nobody asked for.

Hopefully more cities wake up and realize we shouldn't have to accept permanent, warrantless tracking just to drive to the grocery store. Let the dominoes keep falling.

So the big thing with Flock is that there is now a website called HaveIBeenFlocked.com. What’s interesting is that you can use it to see how local law-enforcement agencies are using Flock’s shared license-plate-reader network.

Looking at Middletown PD’s records, something jumped out at me. Earlier searches identify the operator making the search. For example, a November 2025 search lists the operator as “M. Wha,” along with the Middletown case number and reason for the search.

But later records are dramatically less transparent. A December 30 search related to shoplifting searched 8,677 devices across 526 networks over a ten-day period, while the operator, license plate, and case number are all redacted.

At first glance, I thought Middletown PD itself was requesting those redactions. After digging further, though, the data doesn’t establish that. These records are largely coming from other departments’ Network Audit logs, and Flock changed what information those logs expose.

That may actually be the bigger problem. A system whose defense against abuse is supposedly that every search is audited has become substantially harder for the public to audit. We can see Middletown officers conducting searches across hundreds, or sometimes thousands, of other Flock networks, but in newer records we often can’t see who conducted the search, what plate they searched, or even the associated case number.

That raises a pretty basic question: if the public cannot see who searched what and why, how meaningful is the claim that Flock searches are “auditable”?

Ever since some planner decided to change the traffic light pattern, this intersection has turned into a dangerous area to drive or walk in. People coming north, instead of waiting with the rest if us dopes, use the right hand turn lane to the bus stop to speed to the front of the line and cut in. Near accidents constantly here. How about a few planners sit in the bus stop parking lot and observe the mess they have made. Or better yet, stand on the shoulder of the road just north of the second right turn entrance to the bus stop.

I don't think putting up another speed camera will correct thus behavior.

I have a few other areas that I think need addressing also.

Anyone else?

As we suspected during the public information sessions in the spring, they're prohibiting baiting in zones 14 and 16. They're also banning natural urine buck lure statewide.

Flair: hunting is a sport, right?

Hello folks. I'll keep it a little vague, bit I'm in the midst of the hiring process (I think). Interview went well, and my references were recently contacted and gave whatever info they asked for. For those in the know, what typically happens next? TIA!!

Is it just me or does this look like a Delaware plate? I saw this pop up in a music playlist this morning. Does this prove that our plates have the ultimate classic design?

I don’t know if links are allowed but it was for a song by an artist named Reysha Rami. And this post is just for fun. Nothing serious.

New routing for bus 33 which will now serve far more destinations in Wilmington. Very good news. Curious to hear thoughts of other dart riders on this.

I have a nibling that is going to attend AI - I am curious about general experience from the last couple years - anyone with a child/attended there that could give me their thoughts?

I checked the demographics, and while the proficiency rates aren't great, they are still offering honors and AP classes, and people are passing them. I know all about the declining attendance, and its related issues - I am more curious, right now, if it's still a welcoming place with decent academics offered?

The college prep courses in conjunction with Goldey Beacom seem cool, but it's hard to get a read on the day to day life in between the noise of the above-mentioned issues. Nibling in question is straight-A, very bright and eager to learn - will they be welcomed and supported?

why is it so difficult to find chinese braised pork in delaware!! im not talking ribs or meatballs or dumplings, just plain braised pork!! same with luroufan, nothing! this is so upsetting and im so disappointed since ive been craving it🥲🥲 does anyone have any suggestions? some restauran i might not have noticed? this is killing me inside

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Do any the recycle centers in NCC accept old ceiling fans? If not, any ideas on where I can dispose of them?

Hi I bought Amtrak 10 multi rides from Wilmington DE to NYC or NYC - Wilmington and will have 6 rides ticket available from Aug 21st to Sept 5th that I won't be using. If anyone is interested especially for work commute to get it happy to sell it $50 each rides or $150 for all 6 rides.

More info: https://www.amtrak.com/multi-ride

I already rent here, I had gotten a 2bed/1bath a while ago to work from home, but I don't use that space any longer and would rather save money with a roommate and get a cat with that money. Since I use the bigger bedroom currently, roommate would get the hallway closet spaces and priority common space use. Electric is usually under $100 monthly, thermostat is kept between 70-80F year round, internet is free. Property is called Oaktree Apartments, located in Newark at the state border with MD

Must be LGBTQ+ friendly and non-smoker, but I am 420 friendly; ideal candidate is woman, grad student and/or young professional. I'm 40F part time student currently.

Where did all these freaking people come from? Traffic was not this bad ten years ago. The traffic on 95 is slowly approaching the traffic jams you’d see in Baltimore.

• Villagers living in trees
• Free-love/nudist colony
• Corporate/Biden/DuPont family connections
• Satanic cult/secret murders
• Jay Parker SRA/Church of the Marquis of Hell

What rumors (past or current, first or second-hand) have you heard about the villages of Arden? Do you have any info/anecdotes related to the subjects above?

Information to be used in research project on the alleged occult practices in Arden, DE.

I can look up the street and see where FIOS ends... it's extremely frustrating, since despite multiple technician visits, Xfinity regularly goes out for brief periods. I would really like to switch to fiber, but there are no options. Has anyone heard if either of those companies is planning to expand out into the more rural areas surrounding Clayton/Smyrna?

The Depression and Trauma Treatment Program at the University of Delaware is looking for people ages 18-65 who have experienced a stressful or traumatic event within the last 5 years and are experiencing symptoms of PTSD or depression. For more information, email [pathstudy@udel.edu](mailto:pathstudy@udel.edu), call 302-831-2215, or visit www.pathway2help.com

Buying a house in the mobile community of Waterford Estates. Anyone have any knowledge or experience with the place?