Community Data

ALPR Cameras Near Cook County Law Enforcement

Community-reported Flock Safety license plate reader cameras in the Cook County, Illinois area. This data is sourced from public reports — it does not confirm which agency operates each device. Use public records requests to get official confirmation.

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Community data only. Community data only. This page shows cameras reported by community members. It does not confirm that any specific agency operates these devices. Camera operators are not always publicly disclosed. To confirm official use, submit a public records request.

Reported ALPR Cameras Cook County

50 Flock Safety ALPR cameras reported in Cook County, Illinois. 50 independently verified by community members.

West Dempster Street
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West 127th Street
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Leanda Lane
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Lake Cook Road
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Pulaski Road
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Lincoln Highway
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Roosevelt Road
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Briar Court
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Dundee Road
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New Sutton Road
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South 1st Avenue
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South 1st Avenue
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West Devon Avenue
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South 1st Avenue
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West Nichols Road
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East Higgins Road
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North Mannheim Road
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West 131st Street
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West 131st Street
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91st Street
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91st Street
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Willow Springs Road
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Vollmer Road
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South Kedzie Avenue
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Lady Bird Drive
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Calumet Expressway
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Calumet Expressway
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Morrison Avenue
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East Penny Road
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South Brookdale Lane
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Willow Springs Road
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East Oakton Street
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West 159th Street
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91st Street
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East Algonquin Road
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West Emerson Street
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Helm Road
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Willow Springs Road
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New Sutton Road
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Steger Road
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Nichols Road
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North Mannheim Road
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Marbury Lane
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Algonquin Road
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Harrison Street
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North Dee Road
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North Rand Road
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Adams Street
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Williamsburg Court
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Otis Road
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How to Confirm Official ALPR Use Cook County

Community reports show where cameras exist, but not who operates them. To get official confirmation, submit a public records request under your state’s open records law.

  1. 1Search for “[City] Police Department FOIA” or “[State] public records request” to find the correct form or email address.
  2. 2Request “all contracts, invoices, or agreements with Flock Safety, Inc.” and “all ALPR data retention policies.”
  3. 3Ask for “all records containing license plate [YOUR PLATE]” to see if your vehicle has been scanned.
  4. 4Most agencies must respond within 10–30 business days. Follow up in writing if they miss the deadline.

Illinois ALPR Data Retention Law

Retention period:30 days for non-hit data

Illinois is one of the few states with a statutory ALPR retention limit. Under the Automated License Plate Reader Act, non-hit data must be deleted within 30 days. Data associated with a criminal investigation may be retained longer. Chicago operates one of the largest municipal ALPR networks in the United States.

Statute: 625 ILCS 65/

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Cook County Police Department use Flock Safety cameras?

This map shows community-reported cameras in Cook County — it does not confirm which agency operates each device. 50 cameras have been documented in Cook County by community members. To confirm official use, submit a public records request to the Cook County Police Department.

How long does Cook County law enforcement keep ALPR data?

Illinois is one of the few states with a statutory ALPR retention limit. Under the Automated License Plate Reader Act, non-hit data must be deleted within 30 days. Data associated with a criminal investigation may be retained longer. Chicago operates one of the largest municipal ALPR networks in the United States. Retention period: 30 days for non-hit data.

How do I find out if my car was scanned in Cook County?

Submit a public records request to the Cook County Police Department requesting all records containing your vehicle's license plate number. Some states require agencies to respond within 10–30 business days.

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