Chicago Police Investigating License Plate Reader Misuse

• The Chicago Police Department is conducting an audit to determine if officers abused access to other agencies' license plate reader systems.
• The investigation follows a proposal to tighten rules around the use of automated license plate readers.
• Chicago police have immediately reduced access to outside license plate reader data.
• The department is inviting residents to fill out an online survey about the proposed policy changes.
• No specific incidents of misuse have been reported, but the audit aims to prevent potential abuse.