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Download Flock Alert — FreeFlock Alert has documented 2,157 Flock Safety and ALPR license plate reader cameras in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago ranks #5 nationally for documented surveillance cameras. Data updated July 2026.
Flock Alert maps all 2,157 documented ALPR and surveillance cameras in Chicago with neighborhood-level detail. Download the app to see the live map with exact positions and get real-time proximity alerts.
ALPR cameras are legal in Illinois, but the regulatory landscape is evolving. Some states require warrants for ALPR database searches, while others have no ALPR-specific laws. Check our legal guide for Illinois-specific information.
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