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Tattoo Shop Owner’s Flock Camera Joke Backfires | Detroit News
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- Sep 12, 2026
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Summary
A Michigan tattoo shop owner sparked a viral frenzy when he jokingly offered free tattoos to anyone who brought him a damaged Flock camera — only to find millions responding with photos of wrecked cameras. Though Jean insists it was all in good fun and never meant to encourage vandalism, the stunt ignited debate about public safety tech. Local police chief Steve Dolunt clarified that while accidental damage is one thing, intentionally destroying these license plate readers could land you in jail. New Baltimore plans to install two cameras next year for $7,500, targeting high-crime zones — but Dolunt warns they need strict data retention rules and harsher penalties for misuse. Jean even joked that vandalizing a camera might earn you a free tattoo — or at least a design inspired by the chaos. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/207eb6bd1faf4514