MILFORD, CT — The Board of Aldermen has paused the use of Flock automated license plate readers in Milford, according to WTNH News-8.
The board again rejected a bid to terminate the cameras entirely, instead leaving the matter to a city technology committee to review.
The vote to enact a temporary moratorium on the use of the cameras passed in a 9-5 vote, according to Hearst Connecticut Media.
The move came as protesters and opponents of the cameras spoke out at the board's Monday night meeting.
Read the full story at Hearst Connecticut Media and WTNH News-8.
Last month, the board voted to pause the use of all traffic and red-light cameras in the city. They also approved restrictions on the use of Flock automated license plate readers to city entry points while the programs undergo additional review.
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Opponents of the cameras have cited privacy, surveillance and data-sharing concerns, calling for the removal of all cameras. Critics have packed several meetings recently in Milford.
Meanwhile, law enforcement officials have said the cameras assist in solving crimes.
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