Connecticut AI Caucus Calls for Statewide Flock Moratorium

Connecticut lawmakers are pressing to pause Flock license plate reader cameras through the end of the 2027 legislative session due to privacy and misuse concerns, arguing the technology requires stronger safeguards as it remains widely deployed across communities. The devices collect plates and vehicle details and store them in a cloud database, sparking debate over civil rights and the proper use of the data. Meanwhile in Michigan, Oceana County’s sheriff opted to halt further Flock camera installations after a 90-day trial amid public feedback, while still acknowledging ALPR’s potential value for investigations. In Milford, Connecticut, a late-night Board of Aldermen meeting drew intense public opposition to a Flock contract, leading to a moratorium discussion and a plan for a special meeting and a community forum. Another New Bedford example shows a pause and review of Flock use following alleged misuse by a police officer. Taken together, the reports illustrate a broader national debate over balancing law enforcement benefits of ALPR tech with robust privacy protections and community oversight.