Former Officer Explains Why He Was Forced Out

July 27 2026

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After serving for seven years as a police officer with the Pawtucket Police Department in Rhode Island, former officer Noel Pichardo made the decision to speak publicly about his concerns regarding Flock Safety cameras and the growing use of Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology.

In this video, he explains why he believes speaking out ultimately led to his forced resignation, how Flock Safety cameras operate, and why he believes every American should understand how this technology is being used in communities across the country.

Flock Safety cameras use AI-powered Automatic License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology to record and identify passing vehicles. He shares his concerns about privacy, government surveillance, transparency, and the lack of public discussion surrounding the deployment of these systems in his community.

This video is not an attack on the men and women serving in law enforcement. In fact, he ask viewers not to blame individual officers. His hope is simply to encourage an informed, respectful conversation about surveillance technology, constitutional rights, and the balance between public safety and personal privacy.