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Pekin Pauses License Plate Cameras | Peoria News
Pekin City Council has paused renewing its contract with Flock, the company behind license plate reading cameras, amid growing privacy concerns from residents who fear Fourth Amendment violations and potential misuse. While Police Chief Seth Ranney defends the tech as vital for tracking stolen vehicles, locating missing persons, and aiding investigations — noting officers make final decisions on actions — critics worry about unchecked surveillance. After a heated public hearing, the council delayed the vote until August 24th, with the Chief agreeing to explore independent audits of camera…
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