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Council approves license-plate recognition contract amid privacy concerns
Summary
Blue Island approved a renewed agreement for license-plate recognition technology after councilors and the city attorney debated data access, audits and record-keeping requirements. Supporters said the system aids investigations; critics urged stronger, auditable policies and external oversight.
Blue Island’s City Council voted to authorize an agreement to continue using license-plate recognition technology supplied through a private vendor after an extended debate about data access and oversight.
Council members said the cameras are a powerful investigative tool for police but expressed concern about who can access bulk location data and whether the city can prove compliance with its access policies. Several aldermen urged the administration to provide clearer records proving who has…
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