Police Chief: License Plate Readers Include Strict Policy Protections

Police Chief: License Plate Readers Include Strict Policy Protections

Last week, CT Insider reported that Flock Safety — a company that operates license plate scanners in many Connecticut towns and cities — is sharing data with the Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection. Resident John McCarthy learned that the town of Westport has paid Flock Group $80,000, and asked about town leaders’ knowledge  and oversight of Flock. Today, Police Chief David Farrell responded to questions by McCarthy, …