Milford, Conn. – The Milford Board of Alders is set to discuss the future of the city’s Flock Safety Condor camera program on Monday night. The agenda item asks council members to consider pausing, terminating, or maintaining the operation of the remaining Condor cameras that continue to monitor public streets.
Public concerns and recent data breach
Residents have voiced strong opposition to the surveillance system, arguing that the technology is overly invasive. One longtime resident expressed disappointment, saying, “I love this city, it raised me, and it feels like it has betrayed me.”
Local activist Sarah Wood echoed the sentiment, calling for a comprehensive removal of Flock Safety products, including cameras, operating systems, and any related drones. “Our position remains clear: We want Flock phased out of Milford, we want Flock [operating system] out, we do not want Flock drones, and we do not want Flock simply replaced by another company selling equally as invasive for‑profit policing technology under a different logo,” Wood said.
Company response to breach
Flock Safety acknowledged a data breach that was reported to its security team in November 2025. The company said it fixed the vulnerability in December and that a third‑party site later published data that included device names, locations, and types. In a statement, Flock Safety emphasized that no license‑plate‑reader images, video footage, or criminal‑justice‑information system (CJIS) data were exposed.
Expert perspective on data security
Kimberly Przeszlowski, a professor at Quinnipiac University, highlighted the importance of evaluating data security when municipalities adopt new technologies. “Data security and data storage come on the back burner when technology like this is implemented, so it really is important for agencies to consider all the factors before moving forward,” she said.
Przeszlowski added that while breaches can be alarming, the resulting public scrutiny often leads to stronger accountability and improved security measures. She noted that other Connecticut towns, such as Ledyard, have already terminated their use of Flock Safety equipment following the breach.
Potential outcomes
The council’s decision will shape how Milford balances public safety objectives with privacy protections. If the board votes to pause the program, the city will have an opportunity to conduct a thorough review of the technology’s capabilities, data‑handling practices, and alternative solutions. A termination vote would end the use of Condor cameras entirely, aligning with the demands of residents who view the system as an intrusion.
Regardless of the outcome, the discussion underscores a broader conversation about the role of advanced surveillance tools in local law‑enforcement and the responsibility of municipalities to safeguard citizen data.
Original reporting: NBC Connecticut — read the source article.
