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Simsbury police say state bills could change license-plate reader policy
Summary
The chief told the commission that the department's draft LPR policy largely mirrors a POST model but that proposed state legislation could alter retention and sharing rules; the department noted at least one manufacturer now uses a user agreement limiting certain uses such as immigration enforcement.
Commissioners reviewed a draft general order on license-plate readers (LPRs) at the March 9 Simsbury Police Commission meeting and heard the department caution that pending state legislation could change key policy elements.
The chief said the POST model policy largely mirrors the department's draft, but legislators are considering bills that would not be in line with that model. "I'm a little hesitant to make some changes until those hearings start to take place and we see sort of where this is going," the chief said.
He highlighted one draft difference the commission has considered: the number of audits. The department's draft currently lists two audits per month conducted by a lieutenant; the chief said the POST model sets a lower audit frequency of about one per quarter.
The chief also emphasized data-sharing limits. "It shouldn't be used... for ICE purposes," he said, noting that one vendor now requires a user agreement restricting certain uses when a third party accesses LPR data. He said changes under state law could alter retention periods and who may receive data.
Commissioners did not adopt changes during the meeting and instructed staff to monitor the state hearings and return with recommended revisions if needed.
The commission will consider formal edits to the general order after legislative developments are clearer.
