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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

Research & Analysis

  • • Professional printing services
  • • Graphic design expertise
  • • Technical development
  • • Content creation
  • • Community outreach

Advocate

  • • Demand transparency
  • • Push for oversight
  • • Propose solutions
  • • Build coalitions

Transparency & Support

Open Source & Transparent

We believe in complete transparency in our mission and operations.

Monthly Costs

  • Server Hosting $40/month
  • Social Media Ads $100/month
  • Printing Materials TBD

Resource Needs

  • • Printing Services/Time
  • • Graphic Design Support
  • • Web Development
  • • Social Media Management
  • • Research & Documentation
  • • Technical Analysis

Hardware Research Fund

Help us understand the technology we're dealing with. Our ongoing research includes:

  • • Purchase used/decommissioned camerasCompleted
  • • Document internal componentsCompleted
  • • Test security measuresCompleted
  • • Publish technical findingsCompleted
  • • Share research with other communitiesCompleted

📖 Research Published: Check out our comprehensive technical analysis of the Flock Falcon Flex Camera: The Unseen Architecture - Dissecting the Flock Falcon Flex Camera

Financial Support

Support Our Work

Support our cause - 100% of proceeds go directly to server costs and awareness campaigns. You can support us in two ways:

Buy Our Stickers

Get awesome privacy-themed stickers while supporting our cause. All profits fund our server costs and advertising campaigns.

Direct Support

Make a direct contribution through Ko-fi to help maintain our infrastructure and expand our reach.

Your support helps us maintain our website, run awareness campaigns, and continue our mission of protecting privacy in Cedar Rapids.

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

Follow us to stay updated on surveillance issues in Cedar Rapids: