Park Ridge council approves $24,000 Flock ALPR purchase despite privacy concerns

Jul 20, 2026

The Park Ridge City Council on July 20 approved a $24,000 sole‑source purchase order to Flock Safety for license‑plate reader equipment and software after a 5–1 vote, following council questions about data sharing and public comment opposing the technology.

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The Park Ridge City Council voted 5–1 on July 20 to approve a $24,000 sole‑source purchase order to Flock Safety Solutions for automated license‑plate reader (ALPR) cameras and software to continue an existing one‑year service agreement.

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