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Homer Glen trustees approve Flock Safety license-plate camera program after heated debate
Summary
After a night of public comment and trustee debate, Homer Glen trustees approved a proposal to install 12 Flock Safety license-plate readers with cloud hosting and a one-time installation cost, amid assurances of local safeguards and dissent from privacy advocates.
Homer Glen trustees voted to accept a proposal from Flock Safety to install 12 license-plate–reader (LPR) cameras with solar poles and cloud hosting after an extended public comment period and lengthy board discussion.
Supporters — including a former police chief and several trustees — said LPRs are a targeted investigative tool that can help locate stolen vehicles, assist in serious investigations and locate missing persons. Trustee Schaller, who spoke in favor of the program, urged that any agreement include strict local guardrails: limited personnel access, logging and audits of searches, and short automatic retention periods unless tied to an active investigation. "With the right…
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