09/01/2026
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.
