Ledyard CT ends Flock ALPR use (2026)
Ledyard, Connecticut — Mayor and Police Chief Terminate Flock ALPR Relationship After Flock Security Incident (Decision September 18, 2026; Announced September 29, 2026)
Ledyard, CT · Ledyard mayor and police decision to terminate Flock ALPR use (September 18, 2026)
- Status
- In effect
- Took effect
- September 18, 2026
- Applies to
- Ledyard Police Department
- Enforced by
- Ledyard Mayor's Office and Police Department
Ledyard's mayor and police chief decided on September 18, 2026 to end the town's use of Flock license plate cameras after a Flock security incident exposed customer device information. The town's four cameras were covered and stopped collecting data. This was an executive and police decision, not a council ordinance, so it could be reversed without a vote.
Who is protected: Drivers and residents in Ledyard
Legal detail
Executive decision (Mayor Fred B. Allyn III with Police Chief Ken Creutz), Friday September 18, 2026, to terminate the relationship with Flock ALPR camera systems after 'disturbing information' about a Flock security incident; announcement Tuesday September 29, 2026. Four cameras covered, data collection stopped immediately. Town Council Chair Gary St. Vil voiced support; no council vote reported.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Ledyard, CT |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Strength | Limited |
| Enacted | September 18, 2026 |
| Citation | Ledyard mayor and police decision to terminate Flock ALPR use (September 18, 2026) |
| Private right of action | No, agency enforcement only |
| Penalties | None |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · consumer data privacy · government use of AI |
| News report | Ledyard police raise concerns about Flock cameras after recent security incident — NBC Connecticut |
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