Proposed / pending
Proposed or pending
Hartford CT — Proposed Drone and Surveillance-Technology Oversight Ordinance
Hartford, CT · Hartford proposed surveillance oversight ordinance (2024)
Hartford's proposed surveillance-oversight ordinance would ban weaponization of police drones, require HPD public reporting on drone use, and require Council approval of all future police surveillance technology acquisitions.
Technical detail
Proposed Hartford ordinance: (1) prohibits weaponization of police drones; (2) requires public reporting on HPD drone use; (3) requires Council approval of all future police surveillance technology acquisitions; CCOPS-style oversight structure.
Who is protected: Hartford residents
Who must comply: Hartford Police Department and city agencies
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | Hartford, CT |
|---|---|
| Level | City / local |
| Status | Proposed / pending |
| Protection strength | Proposed or pending |
| Citation | Hartford proposed surveillance oversight ordinance (2024) |
| Enforced by | Hartford City Council oversight |
| Private right of action | No — agency enforcement only |
| Topics | police and surveillance AI · government use of AI |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | Mass Surveillance Threatens People in My City — ACLU CT ↗ |
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