City of Sterling to Deactivate All Flock Cameras
The City of Sterling has announced its decision to deactivate all Flock cameras operated within the city.
Rockford, IL, September 21, 2026 — The City of Sterling has announced that it will be deactivating all Flock cameras currently in operation within its boundaries. The decision to remove the automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology was made by city officials.
Details regarding the specific timeline for the deactivation process were not immediately available. The reasons behind the city’s decision to cease the operation of these cameras were also not provided in the announcement.
Flock cameras, also known as Flock Safety cameras, are a type of automated license plate reader (ALPR) system that captures images of license plates and vehicles passing by. These systems are often used by law enforcement agencies and municipalities for public safety purposes, including crime investigation and traffic management. The contractor responsible for the installation and maintenance of these cameras, as well as the specific make and model of the devices, were not disclosed.
The deactivation means that the data previously collected by these cameras will no longer be accessible or actively gathered by the city. Information about any ongoing investigations that may have relied on Flock camera data, or any previous outcomes related to their use, was not provided.
The exact number of Flock cameras that were active within the City of Sterling was not specified. The city has not released details concerning any potential alternatives or future plans for surveillance technology. Further information regarding the deactivation schedule and the rationale behind this decision is expected to be released by the City of Sterling at a later date.
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