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  • Why Mokena police still support Flock cameras as neighbors hit pause

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📰 News we're reading

• Homer Glen suspends use of Flock cameras amid misuse allegations (chicagotribune.com) — Mokena's police chief recently backed continuing Flock license plate cameras on Will County property, even as neighboring Homer Glen has suspended its system amid alleged misuse by law enforcement. The county is investigating a deputy, and Channahon also reported an officer's unauthorized use, fueling broader privacy and accountability concerns about how this technology is handled across nearby communities.
   

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