Chicago Police Department Opens Misconduct Investigation Into License Plate Reader Use
The Chicago Police Department (CPD) has launched a misconduct investigation concerning the use of license plate readers by its officers.
Chicago, IL, October 23, 2026 —
The Chicago Police Department has launched a misconduct investigation concerning officers’ use of license plate readers, according to the information provided about the inquiry. No further details about the investigation were provided.
The available information does not identify the officers involved, describe the conduct under review or say when the investigation began. It also does not specify whether the inquiry concerns a particular incident, a broader pattern of use or another issue related to the technology.
There is no information about what prompted the investigation, whether any officers have been disciplined or whether the department has announced findings. The information provided does not state whether the investigation is ongoing or when it might conclude.
The scope of the inquiry and the department’s policies on license plate reader use were not included in the information available for this report. No statements from the department, officers or other parties were provided. As a result, the specific circumstances and potential outcomes of the investigation remain unclear.
The confirmed information is limited to the department’s launch of a misconduct investigation concerning officers’ use of license plate readers. Further details, including the nature of the conduct under review and any findings, were not provided.
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