Flock Reinstalls Cameras Without City Approval After Unlawful Govt Access
8 hours ago
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- Flock Safety reinstalled stationary license plate cameras in Evanston without city authorization, leading to a cease-and-desist order.
- Evanston had previously ordered Flock to shut down 19 cameras due to unauthorized access by U.S. Customs and Border Protection and out-of-state law enforcement.
- Flock removed 15 cameras by Sept. 8 but reinstalled them by Sept. 23, prompting legal and contractual disputes.
- Evanston plans to terminate its contract with Flock on Sept. 26, but the company is challenging this decision.
- Flock's transparency portal data suggests some cameras may have remained active post-shutdown, contrary to city orders.
- The city has covered up the cameras while awaiting their removal.
- The contract dispute could escalate to litigation, with Evanston potentially owing $145,500 if the contract is upheld.