GTA Mod Adds Flock Cameras—And Lets Players Destroy Them

A modder known as WTTDOTM has released Grand Theft Automated License Plate Reader for Grand Theft Auto V, populating Los Santos with 235 simulated Flock Safety cameras. The in-game devices capture vehicle information and feed reported offenses to police NPCs, creating an added source of law enforcement attention for players navigating the map.

The mod includes mechanics that let players destroy the cameras scattered around the city and export footage to share online. In a promotional TikTok clip the creator criticized Flock’s real-world deployments, saying "Flock is a scourge on America," and noting that the 235 cameras in the mod represent a fraction of the network WTTDOTM says exists in Los Angeles County.

The in-game addition arrives amid broader scrutiny of Flock Safety and automated license-plate readers. Supporters say the systems help police investigate crimes, recover stolen vehicles and find missing people, while critics raise privacy and oversight concerns. A Washington Post investigation cited in the public debate identified at least 69 police officials accused, charged or convicted of misusing Flock or similar readers, and Texas Governor Greg Abbott ordered state agencies to stop funding Flock cameras, according to the Texas Tribune. Flock CEO Garrett Langley has defended the products’ public-safety role and urged regulatory solutions for data retention and officer accountability.

The camera mod is part of a long history of player-created changes that alter or expand games: for example, a 2021 Cyberpunk 2077 Metro System mod added rideable trains and later inspired an official update. Meanwhile, Rockstar’s upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI—set in Vice City in the fictional state of Leonida and featuring protagonists Jason and Lucia—continues to draw player attention, and researchers warn of scammers using anticipation for the sequel to push fake apps and malicious sites.