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Redflex reinstated as ‘responsible vendor’ by City of Chicago

Redflex Traffic Systems (RTSI) has been reinstated as a ‘responsible vendor’ by the City of Chicago, allowing it to compete again for City business. As previously announced, the Company has resolved all US issues related to its 2013 inquiry into wrongdoing by former executives. In a letter announcing the reinstatement, the City praised Redflex saying the company had cooperated fully, taken appropriate disciplinary action, effected remedial measures, instituted review and control procedures, and implem
February 23, 2017 Read time: 1 min
112 Redflex Traffic Systems (RTSI) has been reinstated as a ‘responsible vendor’ by the City of Chicago, allowing it to compete again for City business. As previously announced, the Company has resolved all US issues related to its 2013 inquiry into wrongdoing by former executives.   

In a letter announcing the reinstatement, the City praised Redflex saying the company had cooperated fully, taken appropriate disciplinary action, effected remedial measures, instituted review and control procedures, and implemented programs to prevent a recurrence.

"The reinstatement is a vital milestone on our road to success," said RTSI president and CEO Michael Finn. "The actions we have taken over the last four years have been recognized by our customers, government officials and other experts. Equipped with their trust and our innovative public safety technology, we will pursue contracts in Chicago and continue our efforts throughout the Americas."

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