Coverage dated October 26, 2026

Chicago police launch investigation into license plate reader misuse

Headline from WGN Chicago

The news comes as CPD invites residents to fill out an online survey — about a proposal that would tighten up the agency's rules surrounding any internal and external automated license plate readers.

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Fox32 Chicago
Chicago police propose new rules for Flock, license plate readers; seek public comment (opens Fox32 Chicago)
Published Oct 26, 2026
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Chicago police are asking for public feedback on proposed rules for the department’s use of automated license plate readers, including privately operated systems. CPD's use of Flock, license plate readers The Chicago Police Department released an updated draft directive Friday outlining how officers…
Sun Times
Chicago police investigating potential internal misuse of other agencies' license plate reader systems (opens Sun Times)
Published Oct 26, 2026
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The Chicago Police Department is conducting an internal audit into the possibility that members abused their access to other law enforcement agencies’ license plate reader systems. The audit, announced Friday, comes with a slew of immediate and proposed policy changes to the way Chicago police offic…
WGN Chicago
Chicago police launch investigation into license plate reader misuse (opens WGN Chicago)
Published Oct 26, 2026
WGN Chicago's feed description
The news comes as CPD invites residents to fill out an online survey — about a proposal that would tighten up the agency's rules surrounding any internal and external automated license plate readers.