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Resident raises concerns about red light cameras and license plate readers
Summary
Marisa Hawk addressed the council about red light cameras and license plate readers, urging clarity about how the city uses camera data and whether residents can opt out of the Camera Registry Program.
Marisa Hawk, a resident of Chicago Heights, addressed the City Council during the public participation period about the city’s use of automated surveillance technology. Hawk "addressed the council regarding red light cameras and license plate readers," raising concerns about data use and transparency.
The council did not take action on the topic during the meeting. Chief of Staff Karen Zerante later described a Camera Registry Program by which residents can share the location of private security cameras with the Police Department as a public-safety measure; details on data retention and access were not specified at the meeting.
