BoA Public Safety Committee

The Board of Alders Public Safety Committee meeting held on September 15, 2026, focused primarily on updates from the New Haven Police and Fire Departments and a detailed presentation on the city's automated traffic enforcement safety device program. The police department reported on staffing levels, use of force statistics, crime trends, community engagement initiatives, and new technology implementations such as a new records management system. The fire department discussed recruitment efforts, historical preservation projects, and the acquisition and restoration of fire apparatus. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the introduction and explanation of the automated traffic enforcement program, including the deployment of speed and red light cameras at 15 approved locations, the citation process, and privacy safeguards. The vendor for the camera system, Noble Global, was identified, and the committee discussed signage requirements, data access, and distinctions from other camera systems like Flock. Questions from alderpersons addressed operational details, community concerns about signage and privacy, and the handling of rental vehicles and electric scooters. No motions or votes on procurement were recorded, but the discussion highlighted ongoing capital investments in fire apparatus and the procurement of traffic enforcement technology.