Rolling Meadows questions Flock Safety camera security, data sharing and audit access

Aug 25, 2026

City staff and Flock Safety answered council questions about ALPR camera use, retention and security after public opposition; Flock said images are retained 30 days, metadata indefinitely, and the company is conducting third-party audits and a white-hat program. Alderperson Vinezeano requested a list of agencies with access and threatened contract cancellation if not provided.

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Mayor Sanoica and City staff led a review of the Rolling Meadows Police Department’s automated license-plate reader (ALPR) cameras and the contract with Flock Group, Inc., detailing how the system is used and governed.

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