Evanston deactivates 19 ALPR cameras and terminates Flock Safety…
Evanston, IL — Evanston deactivates 19 ALPR cameras and terminates Flock Safety contract
Evanston, IL · Evanston deactivates 19 ALPR cameras and terminates Flock Safety contract
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- August 26, 2025
- Applies to
- Evanston, IL
Evanston deactivated all 19 of its Flock cameras and issued a termination notice effective September 26, 2025 after a state audit found Flock illegally shared Illinois data with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Who is protected: People subject to this body's AI/surveillance systems.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Evanston, IL |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Evanston deactivates 19 ALPR cameras and terminates Flock Safety contract |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · government use of AI · AI disclosure and transparency |
| News report | Evanston, Oak Park end contracts with Flock Safety, license plate reader company under investigation in Illinois - ABC7 Chicago |
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