Avon police defend license-plate reader program as residents raise privacy concerns

Jan 13, 2026

The Avon police chief told council LPR cameras were installed after repeated vehicle thefts and can help solve crimes, trigger alerts for Amber/Silver alerts and warrants, and retain plate data 30 days; residents asked about who can access footage and how privacy is protected.

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Avon residents asked detailed questions about the town’s 'Flock' license-plate reader (LPR) cameras during public comment; the police chief explained the system’s crime-fighting rationale and the department’s restrictions on access.

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