Public Safety Committee Virtual Meeting - August 4, 2026

The West Hartford Public Safety Committee held a virtual meeting on August 4, 2026, focusing on two main procurement-related topics. First, the committee discussed and approved a $15,000 allocation from cannabis sales tax revenue to support Interval House, a nonprofit aiding domestic violence survivors, reinforcing the town's commitment to victim support and police collaboration. Second, the meeting featured an extensive presentation and discussion on the town's license plate reader (LPR) program, operated by vendor Flock Safety. The committee reviewed the program's costs, currently $64,000 annually funded by ARPA, camera placement based on crime and traffic data, and compliance with Connecticut's new legislation governing data retention, access, and privacy safeguards. Vendor representatives and police officials addressed questions about data security, legal compliance, and community concerns, emphasizing transparency and the program's public safety benefits. No new contracts or procurement actions were announced, but the discussion highlighted ongoing vendor management and policy adherence.