Chesterton IN ends Flock ALPR contract (Sept. 2026)
Chesterton, IN — Town Council Votes to End Flock License Plate Reader Contract After Officer Misuse (Last Day Oct. 31, 2026)
Chesterton, IN · Town of Chesterton, IN Town Council vote to discontinue Flock Safety contract (Sept. 2026)
- Status
- Enacted (not yet in effect)
- Takes effect
- October 31, 2026
- Applies to
- Chesterton Police Department
- Enforced by
- Town of Chesterton
Chesterton, Indiana's town council voted to end the town's contract for Flock license plate reader cameras after a police officer misused the system for personal purposes and resigned. The contract's last day is Oct. 31, 2026. The council president said the town could reconsider if Flock adds stronger safeguards and there is meaningful accountability.
Who is protected: People whose vehicles pass through Chesterton, IN
Legal detail
Town of Chesterton (Porter County), IN Town Council vote to discontinue Flock Safety ALPR contract; WGN report updated 2026-09-15 (vote date not stated in the article). Trigger: internal investigation by Police Chief Tim Richardson found an officer misused Flock for personal purposes; officer resigned; officer access deactivated except chief/command staff pending audit. Contract end 2026-10-31. Council President Erin Collins: town would consider resuming if Flock implements stronger safeguards, department improves internal review, and meaningful accountability exists. Procurement decision, not an ordinance.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Chesterton, IN |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Citation | Town of Chesterton, IN Town Council vote to discontinue Flock Safety contract (Sept. 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | None (contract termination) |
| Topics | consumer data privacy · police and surveillance AI · government use of AI |
| News report | Chesterton votes to discontinue Flock contract — WGN (via AOL, Sept. 15, 2026) |
Related consumer data privacy rules elsewhere
- Vermont Data Broker Law (H.211) · Enacted (not yet in effect)
- Chatrie v. United States (Fourth Amendment protection for location… · Blocked / in litigation
- House Bill 2512 — Banning surveillance pricing by rideshare companies · Proposed / pending
- Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act) (H.R. 7757) · Proposed / pending
- Maine LD 61 (employer surveillance disclosure & prohibition) · In effect
- Washington SHB 1672 (employee monitoring notice, ADS restrictions, emotion AI ban) · In effect
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