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'Security Incident' Prompts Police Chief's Flock Camera Recommendation In Ledyard

Patch • September 29, 2026

LEDYARD, CT — Police are recommending stopping the use of Flock automated license plate readers following a "security incident," according to NBC CT .

Flock informed police officials that a malicious actor published a website with customer device information. This included device names, location and device types, NBC CT reported.

Ledyard Police Chief Ken Creutz said that he had "serious concerns privacy, security and transparency." He recommended to the town's mayor to cease using Flock cameras.

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Municipalities across the state are grappling with the use of Flock cameras as well as speeding and traffic light cameras.

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Critics have cited privacy concerns and inadequate oversight of the technology. Supporters argue that the cameras are useful to police in solving crimes.

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Ledyard Terminates Flock Camera Use After Data Breach The Town of Ledyard, Connecticut, has decided to terminate its relationship with Flock after a security incident involving a data breach. Flock informed Ledyard Police Chief Ken Creutz that a malicious actor published a website containing sensitive customer device information, including device names, locations, and types. This breach raised significant concerns regarding privacy, security, and transparency. In light of these developments, Chief Creutz recommended that the town cease using Flock cameras, which had been installed to assist in crime-solving. The town council unanimously voted to stop data collection and sharing by the cameras. Ledyard had four Flock cameras, which have now been covered, and the town is willing to pay approximately $12,000 to exit the contract with Flock. The police chief has requested that the cameras be removed but has not received a response from Flock. 5 sources 54

'Security Incident' Prompts Police Chief's Flock Camera Recommendation In Ledyard

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