About EyesOffCR.org
Working to protect privacy and civil liberties in Cedar Rapids
Our Mission
We are a grassroots organization committed to uncovering what's really happening with local law enforcement, surveillance, and public safety in Cedar Rapids. No spin, no hidden agendas, just the facts. We track who's making decisions, where the money's going, and how it impacts our community.
What We Do
Documents & Research
- • Map ALPR camera locations
- • Track policy changes
- • Monitor usage & impact
- • Research best practices
Advocate
- • Demand transparency
- • Push for oversight
- • Propose solutions
- • Build coalitions
Transparency
Open Source & Transparent
We believe in complete transparency in our mission and operations.
Monthly Costs
- Server Hosting $40/month
- Printing Materials TBD
Resource Needs
- • Printing Services/Time
- • Graphic Design Support
- • Web Development
- • Social Media Management
- • Research & Documentation
- • Technical Analysis
Hardware Research
Help us understand the technology we're dealing with. Our ongoing research includes:
- • Purchase used/decommissioned cameras ✓ Completed
- • Document internal components ✓ Completed
- • Test security measures ✓ Completed
- • Publish technical findings ✓ Completed
- • Share research with other communities ✓ Completed
📖 Research Published: Check out our comprehensive technical analysis of the Flock Falcon Flex Camera: The Unseen Architecture - Dissecting the Flock Falcon Flex Camera
Get Involved
Join Our Efforts
We're always looking for community members who want to help protect privacy in Cedar Rapids. Here's how you can contribute:
- • Report camera locations
- • Share our resources
- • Attend city council meetings
- • Help with research
- • Spread awareness
Stay Connected
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