Sep 2026 · Contract canceled
Sterling, IL
Sterling's police chief said on September 21, 2026 that the city will immediately discontinue its contract with Flock Safety and remove the cameras it had operated for the previous 16 months, citing growing privacy questions. Reported by Shaw Local (Sauk Valley).
Privacy Concerns
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- Listed in the DeFlock The USA cancellation tracker (its entry page links the original report)
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