Ingleside pulling plug on Flock camera contract

Illinois council delays Flock camera deal as residents warn against townwide tracking

Residents in one Illinois city are pushing back against a proposed renewal of dozens of license plate-reading cameras, saying public safety should not come at the cost of constant surveillance. What happened? Instead of deciding Monday whether to extend Pekin's agreement with Flock Safety, the City Council unanimously chose to wait, per 25 News Now. The 6-0 vote delays the matter for two weeks. Pekin police have relied on the camera network for …

Ingleside pulling plug on Flock camera contract

INGLESIDE — The Ingleside City Council voted unanimously to authorize the cancellation of the city’s contract for Flock license plate reader cameras following privacy concerns and public feedback.