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All of Winona Police Department's Flock cameras cut down and stolen (www.valleynewslive.com)
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[–] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago

Pro tip: don't use a wireless jammer. Those are illegal and will produce signals that can themselves be tracked. Don't commit crimes while committing crimes. Instead place the camera in a metal tool box or a Faraday bag.

A practical method:

  1. Obtain a metal toolbox and a big plastic tote.
  2. Carry camera in metal toolbox. (Metal box will block wireless signals.)
  3. Carry toolbox home, do not open it.
  4. Place toolbox inside plastic tote. Fill tote with water to short out the Flock's electronics.

If you intend to recycle the Flock's components, that will require building a Faraday cage big enough for you to walk inside.