Flock, maker of controversial license plate readers, starts to give campaign cash to local politicians

Summary

<p>Flock Safety license plate reading cameras have spread throughout the Chicago area, stirring controversy about surveillance and civil liberties while helping snare crooks.</p><p>The company’s money has also begun to spread to local politics, according to election records.</p><p>In Cicero, where Flock has a number of cameras monitoring traffic, the Atlanta company has given several campaign contributions to Town President Larry Dominick, who oversees public safety in the near west suburb.</p><p>The first contribution to the Cicero Voters Alliance (The Larry Dominick Team) was for $1,000…

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