The Fairfield Police Department utilizes Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) cameras from Flock Safety at locations throughout town to help locate stolen vehicles, support missing-person alerts, and provide objective evidence after crimes. Access to ALPR data is strictly limited to legitimate law-enforcement purposes. Consistent with the Connecticut TRUST Act, we do not use or share ALPR data for civil immigration enforcement.

Success in Action

ALPR technology has already proven to be a critical tool in Fairfield:

1. June 2025 Fatal Crash: Following a tragic crash where the driver fled the scene, officers used ALPR evidence to quickly identify and locate the suspect’s vehicle, leading to an arrest the same evening.
2. May 2025 Street Takeover: ALPR cameras also played a key role in a major investigation after a reckless “street takeover” endangered dozens of people at a local shopping plaza. By combining ALPR data with community videos and interagency support, officers identified multiple offenders across different towns, leading to several arrests and vehicle seizures.
3. July 2025 Missing Person: In another example, ALPR systems were leveraged during the search for a missing Fairfield woman with dementia. Alerts were added across regional plate readers, helping investigators quickly rule out certain areas and focus resources. Combined with financial tracking and interagency coordination, the subject was safely located in New Haven within hours.

These cases demonstrate how ALPR is being used responsibly to solve crimes, locate vulnerable community members, and protect Fairfield while remaining fully compliant with state law and civil liberties protections.