Former Flock Employee Speaks Out: Says He Was ‘Lied To’
Summary
Host Joseph Cox interviews Jonathan Pass, a former FLOC government affairs manager and congressional candidate, about his insider experience with the license plate reader company. Pass reveals how FLOC misled employees and the public about its partnerships with ICE and federal agencies while bypassing democratic oversight to install surveillance cameras. He discusses the cognitive dissonance of advocating for the technology while organizing against ICE raids in his community. The episode highlights the growing nationwide movement to remove FLOC cameras and the urgent need for federal privac…
Topics discussed
Introduction and episode overview of FLOC and license plate readers
FLOC's official statement on public engagement
Jonathan Pass's role and daily work at FLOC
Pass's background and initial naivete about surveillance
Startup culture and the allure of working at FLOC
Handling community pushback and civil rights concerns
Bypassing democratic processes to install cameras
Internal propaganda and misleading talking points
Internal dissent and the shift to siloed decision-making
Cognitive dissonance regarding ICE partnerships
The nationwide debate and the power of organizing
FLOC's adaptability and the threat to privacy rights
Conclusion: Addressing root causes of crime and corporate accountability
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