Berwyn committee opens investigation into Flock camera contracts and data practices

Berwyn's committee convened at 6 p.m. and set a step-by-step investigation into contracts and data practices related to Flock camera technology, the chair (Speaker 2) said. The committee directed staff to begin with a legal review of existing contracts, then hear from the Berwyn Police Department, the Flock vendor and the Office of the Secretary of State to determine whether any statutory or contractual violations occurred and what remedies the city might pursue.

The chair said the committee's first task is to gather facts from legal counsel about the city's obligations and exit options under current agreements. "We need to look at the contracts to see exactly what they say," Speaker 2 said. Committee members agreed each meeting will build on prior findings and that the legal session will shape questions for police and…