Police Release Statement On Flock License Plate Reader Technology In Norwalk

NORWALK, CT — Police released a statement Tuesday about the department's use of Flock automated license plate reader technology in Norwalk.

In a statement posted to Facebook, police emphasized the department uses Flock ALPR technology "as a public-safety and investigative tool consistent with the department's mission to provide professional, bias-free police services, protect the community and maintain public trust."

Police said the Flock technology helps officers locate stolen vehicles, missing or endangered persons, wanted individuals and vehicles associated with active criminal investigations.

"Its use is governed by constitutional protections, Connecticut's Trust Act and the requirements of Public Act 26-14, which establish safeguards concerning ALPR data collection, access, retention, use and sharing," the department's statement reads.

The statement also emphasized the department "does not use Flock to enforce federal immigration laws, identify individuals based on immigration or citizenship status, target individuals based on protected characteristics, monitor constitutionally protected activities or conduct personal or unauthorized searches."

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According to police, ALPR alerts are investigative leads and must be independently verified before officers can take further action.

"Access is restricted to authorized personnel," the department's statement reads, "with system activity subject to logging, auditing and applicable oversight requirements."

According to police, the cameras are installed on roads for vehicles traveling in and out of Norwalk "to detect stolen vehicles, wanted and missing persons and suicidal subjects."

Police also shared a link to a "transparency portal" that provides Norwalk residents with an overview of the license plate reader cameras and their usage. (The portal can be accessed here.)

"The department recognizes that effective policing and individual privacy are interdependent responsibilities," the statement reads, "and is committed to using Flock technology lawfully, responsibly, transparently and solely to enhance public safety while protecting the rights and liberties of the Norwalk community."

The department's full statement is available below.

The following statement was posted to Facebook by the Norwalk Police Department on Sept. 1, 2026:

Norwalk Police Department releases Flock LPR Transparency Portal.

https://transparency.flocksafety.com/norwalk-ct-pd

The Norwalk Police Department uses Flock Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) technology as a public-safety and investigative tool consistent with the Department’s mission to provide professional, bias-free police services, protect the community, and maintain public trust. Flock technology helps officers locate stolen vehicles, missing or endangered persons, wanted individuals, and vehicles associated with active criminal investigations. Its use is governed by constitutional protections, Connecticut’s Trust Act, and the requirements of Public Act 26-14, which establish safeguards concerning ALPR data collection, access, retention, use, and sharing. Norwalk Police does not use Flock to enforce federal immigration laws, identify individuals based on immigration or citizenship status, target individuals based on protected characteristics, monitor constitutionally protected activities, or conduct personal or unauthorized searches. ALPR alerts are investigative leads and must be independently verified before officers can take further action. Access is restricted to authorized personnel, with system activity subject to logging, auditing, and applicable oversight requirements. The Department recognizes that effective policing and individual privacy are interdependent responsibilities and is committed to using Flock technology lawfully, responsibly, transparently, and solely to enhance public safety while protecting the rights and liberties of the Norwalk community. This portal provides Norwalk residents with an overview of the License Plate reader cameras and their usage. The cameras are installed in areas of Norwalk on roads for vehicles traveling in and out of Norwalk to detect stolen vehicles, wanted and missing persons, and suicidal subjects.