# Connecticut Governor Urges Pause on Safety Camera Installations

Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has directed municipalities to pause the installation of new safety cameras and automated license plate reader (ALPR) technology pending a comprehensive review. The Connecticut Police Officers Standards and Training Council has been tasked with developing policy recommendations within 30 days to establish clear guidelines on data privacy, usage, and statutory compliance for these technologies. This action reflects growing concerns about privacy and data management in public safety technology deployments.

- Procurement professionals should anticipate potential changes in procurement requirements and specifications for safety camera and ALPR systems in Connecticut.
- Vendors and contractors currently supplying or seeking to supply these technologies may face delays or revised contract terms as municipalities await policy guidance.
- Organizations involved in public safety technology should prepare for stricter data privacy and usage standards that could impact system design, data handling, and compliance obligations.
- This pause and review process may influence future procurement strategies and budgeting for municipal safety technology projects in Connecticut.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Regulatory Compliance
**Published:** August 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- Connecticut Police Officers Standards and Training Council
- Office of the Governor

### Key Quotes
> I understand that this equipment is intended to keep our towns and roads safeand thats a good thingbut we must have clear policies in place regarding what is happening with this data, who has access to it, and how it can be used.
> — Ned Lamont, Governor

### Sources
- [Governor Lamont Calls for Review of Safety Cameras and Automated License Plate Reader Technology, Urges Municipalities To Pause Installation of Any New Equipment](https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2026/08-2026/governor-lamont-calls-for-review-of-safety-cameras) - CT