Two Connecticut towns are ending their contracts with Flock Safety, an Atlanta-based company that operates automated license plate readers. In Windsor, all 16 cameras are turned off and will be taken down by fall, while Killingworth is not renewing its contract for four cameras on Route 81.

Windsor Mayor Nuchette Black-Burke said the town values the technology, but not the vendor, and that Windsor had to part ways with Flock for the safety of its citizens. She also raised concerns about privacy and where the data goes, while Eric Weiner said his FOIA request showed Windsor’s system was searched 590,000 times over nine weeks.

The Windsor town council voted last week to end its contract with Flock, and Weiner is gathering signatures for a petition that could force a special town meeting to consider an ordinance banning automated license plate readers in town. Killingworth first selectman Eric Couture said concerns about security and privacy came up after the contract had already been approved and signed, and the article notes that a state law restricting these cameras, including their use in immigration investigations, goes into effect in October.

REPORT: Windsor And Killingworth, Connecticut Both End Their Contracts With Flock Safety, As Windsor’s Mayor Says The Town Had To “Part Ways” With The License Plate Reader Company For Residents’ Safety 🚫