surveillance_spending

A DISCOVERY INDEX of surveillance and police-technology dollar figures found in local government meeting records across 130+ named vendors — NOT a table of confirmed spending, and NOT safe to SUM. An audit on 2026-07-29 found aggregate views were adding amounts that must not be added: the same procurement recurs at committee, council, approval, amendment and renewal stages; "not to exceed" figures are authorization ceilings, not payments. Use the canned query "the CONSERVATIVE total" for any number you intend to publish, and "data-quality report" to see what is flagged. Columns added for this: `amount_type` (stated / ceiling / proposed / recommended / estimated), `dup_rank` (>1 = redundant copy), `geo_suspect` (city disagrees with the source link), `anomaly` (implausible figure), `state_norm` (normalized state). Vendors covered include ALPR (Flock, Vigilant, Genetec), body cameras/tasers (Axon, WatchGuard, Utility, Getac), gunshot detection (ShotSpotter/SoundThinking), face recognition (Clearview AI, DataWorks Plus), fingerprint biometrics (Idemia AFIS/Livescan, filed separately under `sv:biometrics`), data fusion and OSINT (Fusus, Peregrine, LexisNexis Accurint, Thomson Reuters CLEAR), phone forensics (Cellebrite, GrayKey, Magnet), drones (Skydio, BRINC, DJI), cameras/VMS (Verkada, Avigilon), cell-site simulators, CAD/RMS records systems, photo enforcement, jail-call and student monitoring. Every row carries a VERBATIM quote from the minutes and a link to the source document, and a row only publishes if that quote was found character-for-character in the source text. READ THE `ledger` COLUMN: `sv:<category>:<vendor>`. `radio_infra` (two-way radios), `rms` (records/CAD software), `biometrics` (fingerprints) and `not_surveillance` are NOT surveillance sensors — exclude them before quoting any surveillance figure.

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74 74 Axon Bristol CT 2026-04-14 bundle/OSP 4030952.09 Approved Axon 10 Officer Safety Plan contract for $4,030,952.09 (5-2) https://bristolct.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=12491,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bristolct/#m71103 axon stated 1 0 0 CT
3859 3859 Fusus (Axon) Bristol CT 2026-04-14 Fusus CCTV Streams (amend contract) 4030952.0 Upgrade to Taser 10, and adds 13 LPR’s, 3 Skydio Drones as First Responder, 3 Patrol lead drones, and two Tactical Drones, 3 Axon Dedrone (drone radars), 1 Axon Dedrone Beyond (drone detection device), 250 Fusus CCTV Streams, Auror- Retail Crime Hub. Said items to be covered for five years, effective June 2026, for a total price of $4,030,952.09. https://bristolct.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=12491,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bristolct/#m71103 sv:fusion:fusus stated 1 0 0 CT
3860 3860 Skydio Bristol CT 2026-04-14 Drones and docks (approve contract) 4030952.0 and adds 13 LPR’s, 3 Skydio Drones as First Responder, 3 Patrol lead drones, and two Tactical Drones, 3 Axon Dedrone (drone radars), 1 Axon Dedrone Beyond (drone detection device), 250 Fusus CCTV Streams, Auror- Retail Crime Hub. Said items to be covered for five years, effective June 2026, for a total price of $4,030,952.09. https://bristolct.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=12491,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bristolct/#m71103 sv:drone:skydio stated 1 0 0 CT
105 105 Axon Bristol CT 2023-11-14 bundle/OSP 2746562.59 $2,746,562.59 contract with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for police cameras and tasers https://bristolct.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=2392,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bristolct/2023/#m397860 axon stated 1 0 0 CT
109 109 Axon Danbury CT 2023-10-04 bundle/OSP 2550392.65 Mr. Volpe reported that the Police Dept. submitted a quote from Axon Enterprises, dated September 29, 2023, fora 60-month term agreement in the total amount of $2,550,392.65 to acquire the subject items. https://www.danbury-ct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10042023-939 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/danbury-ct.gov/2023/#m1118194 axon stated 1 0 0 CT
198 198 Axon West Haven CT 2025-07-28 body cameras 1150609.0 Approved $1,150,609 Axon Body Cameras and Dash Cameras project (unanimous) https://www.cityofwesthaven.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07282025-3292 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofwesthaven.com/2025/#m1049641 axon stated 1 0 0 CT
277 277 Axon Middletown CT 2024-12-16 bundle/OSP 750000.0 In contract negations with Axon, the 2 nd five years requirement has gone up significantly for the same services, about $750,000. https://www.middletownct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_12162024-9979 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/middletownct.gov/2024/#m476793 axon stated 1 0 0 CT
287 287 Axon Branford CT 2025-05-21 bundle/OSP 700586.3 Approved five‑year Axon public‑safety technology contract for $700,586.30 (unanimous) https://www.branford-ct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05212025-391 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/branford-ct.gov/2025/#m481956 axon stated 1 0 0 CT
326 326 Axon Danbury CT 2023-10-04 bundle/OSP 566908.17 Mr. Volpe informed the Board that Axon Enterprises quoted the items per their current Sourcewell government cooperative contract award. https://www.danbury-ct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10042023-939 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/danbury-ct.gov/2023/#m1118194 axon stated 1 0 0 CT
4315 4315 Securly New Haven Public Schools CT 2025-07-21 Classroom web filter (approve contract) 188700.0 Agreement with Securly to provide Securly Classroom a tool that the district educators utilize to create a safe and focused digital learning environment from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $188,700.00 (Year 1: $63,200.00 Year 2: $62,750.00 Year 3: $62,750.00.) https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/nhps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DJDLUE583DCC https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-nhps/2025/#m196361 sv:student:securly ceiling 1 1 0 CT
4320 4320 Securly New Haven Public Schools CT 2025-07-28 Classroom web filtering (approve contract) 188700.0 Agreement with Securly to provide Securly Classroom a tool that the district educators utilize to create a safe and focused digital learning environment from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028 in an amount not to exceed $188,700.00 (Year 1: $63,200.00 Year 2: $62,750.00 Year 3: $62,750.00.) https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/nhps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DJTKGT51DA90 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-nhps/2025/#m196264 sv:student:securly ceiling 2 1 0 CT
4333 4333 Raptor Technologies Hartford Public Schools CT 2020-06-16 visitor screening software (approve contract) 163560.0 Motion that the Hartford Board of Education authorizes the Superintendent to execute a contract with Raptor Technologies., for the term delineated in the contract, not to exceed $163,560, ending June 30, 2021. https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/hartford/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=BJZPUT654EB2 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-hartford/2020/#m119157 sv:student:raptor ceiling 1 0 0 CT
2835 2835 CentralSquare Waterford CT 2021-07-21 RMS mobile platform (award contract) 83421.0 the Purchasing Agent on behalf the Police and Emergency Departments, respectfully seeks the Board’s approval to award this contract to Tritech Software Systems doing business as Central Square Technologies, in the amount of $83,421.00. https://www.waterfordct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212021-1022 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/waterfordct.org/2021/#m1130182 sv:rms:centralsquare stated 1 0 0 CT
4311 4311 GoGuardian New Haven Public Schools CT 2024-09-16 virtual classroom monitoring licenses (purchase) 77880.0 Purchase Order with Liminex Inc. GoGuardian to provide virtual classroom monitoring system licenses to monitor student activity online, filters content, and alert school officials of potential issues from June 6, 2024 to June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $77,880.00. https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/nhps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D8YGUW459052 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-nhps/2024/#m196381 sv:student:goguardian ceiling 1 1 0 CT
4317 4317 GoGuardian New Haven Public Schools CT 2024-09-23 virtual classroom monitoring licenses (purchase) 77880.0 Purchase Order: 8.05 Purchase Order with Liminex Inc. GoGuardian to provide virtual classroom monitoring system licenses to monitor student activity online, filters content, and alert school officials of potential issues from June 6, 2024 to June 30, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $77,880.00. https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/nhps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=D97HU64A23FF https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-nhps/2024/#m196288 sv:student:goguardian ceiling 1 1 0 CT
846 846 Axon North Branford CT 2026-03-03 body cameras 75000.0 And the Axon Body Camera contract increased by $75,000. https://www.townofnorthbranfordct.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03032026-939 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/townofnorthbranfordct.com/#m1176609 axon stated 1 0 0 CT
1692 1692 Flock Safety Bristol CT 2024-07-09 approve agreement 72000.0 To approve an agreement between Flock Safety and the City of Bristol in the amount of $72,000.00 and to authorize the Mayor or Acting Mayor to execute any and all documents to effect said contract. https://bristolct.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=4379,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bristolct/2024/#m398283 flock stated 1 0 0 CT
4313 4313 Securly New Haven Public Schools CT 2025-05-05 web filtering subscription (renew) 70200.0 Purchase Order with SHI International, Inc. for the Securly subscription renewal includes web filtering, wellness monitoring, classroom management and provides online activity insights July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $70,200.00. https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/nhps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DFRP6E631477 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-nhps/2025/#m196367 sv:student:securly ceiling 1 1 0 CT
4314 4314 Securly New Haven Public Schools CT 2025-05-19 Securly subscription renewal (purchase) 70200.0 Purchase Order with SHI International, Inc. for the Securly subscription renewal includes web filtering, wellness monitoring, classroom management and provides online activity insights July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $70,200.00. https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/nhps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DGAJMT4DE4AA https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-nhps/2025/#m196366 sv:student:securly ceiling 2 1 0 CT
4319 4319 Securly New Haven Public Schools CT 2025-05-12 Securly subscription renewal (purchase) 70200.0 Purchase Order: 6.04 Purchase Order with SHI International, Inc. for the Securly subscription renewal includes web filtering, wellness monitoring, classroom management and provides online activity insights July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026 in an amount not to exceed $70,200.00. https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/nhps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DGFL2T547D1C https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-nhps/2025/#m196271 sv:student:securly ceiling 1 1 0 CT
969 969 Axon North Branford CT 2025-04-22 bundle/OSP 50000.0 The largest increase within Contractual Services is the Axon contract as it was presented to the council, it was for a 5-year contract $50,000 commitment from each town annually. https://www.townofnorthbranfordct.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04222025-687 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/townofnorthbranfordct.com/2025/#m1176755 axon stated 1 0 0 CT
1694 1694 Flock Bristol CT 2026-04-01 budget reduction 50000.0 Police Department’s budget reduced $568,920 with an overtime reduction of $250,000 and $50,000 reduction for the Flock Drone System https://bristolct.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=12396,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bristolct/#m399326 flock stated 1 0 0 CT
1726 1726 Flock Safety Middletown CT 2026-02-02 approving that Middletown Police Department and Middletown Fire Department to enter into contract with Flock Safety 50000.0 C. Approving that Middletown Police Department and Middletown Fire Department to enter into contract with Flock Safety for the Flock Safety Drone as First Responder (DFR) program is an all - in-one, fully automated air support system that provides rapid responses to enhance the safety of the communities served by their First Responders at a cost of $50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Dollars) per year; https://www.middletownct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02022026-11098 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/middletownct.gov/#m475950 flock stated 2 0 0 CT
1727 1727 Flock Safety Middletown CT 2026-01-28 authorize contract 50000.0 A Resolution by the Common Council of the City of Middletown authorizing the Middletown Police Department and Middletown Fire Department to enter into contract with Flock Safety for the Flock Safety Drone as First Responder (DFR) program is an all-in-one, fully automated air support system that provides rapid responses to enhance the safety of the communities served by their First Responders at a cost of $ 50,000.00 (Fifty Thousand Dollars) per year https://www.middletownct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01282026-11086 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/middletownct.gov/#m475983 flock stated 1 0 0 CT
2385 2385 Cellebrite Danbury CT 2026-07-22 forensic software subscription (renew) 36750.0 “Renewal of Annual Cellebrite Forensic Software System Subscription — Police Dept.” Mr. Volpe reported that the Police Dept. submitted a requisition, made out to Cellebrite USA Corp., to renew the subject subscription for one year at a total cost of $36,750.00. https://www.danbury-ct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07222026-1881 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/danbury-ct.gov/#m4444646 sv:forensics:cellebrite stated 1 0 0 CT
1109 1109 Axon Danbury CT 2024-04-10 other 28789.56 Mr. Volpe reported that the Police Dept. submitted a requisition, made out to Axon Enterprises, to purchase the subject items at a total quoted cost of $28,789.56. https://www.danbury-ct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04102024-1145 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/danbury-ct.gov/2024/#m1118782 axon stated 1 0 0 CT
2836 2836 Skydio Danbury CT 2024-03-27 autonomous police drone (award bid) 26290.0 Mr. Volpe reported that Mr. Hughes submitted a requisition, made out to Skydio, Inc., to purchase the subject item at a total quoted cost of $26,290.73. https://www.danbury-ct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03272024-1128 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/danbury-ct.gov/2024/#m1118784 sv:drone:skydio stated 1 0 0 CT
3453 3453 BRINC Drones Branford CT 2024-10-15 LEMUR 2 Drone (approve expenditure) 25000.0 Motion made by Commissioner Austin to approve the expenditure of $25,000 from the Asset Forfeiture account for the purchase of a Brinc Lemur 2 Drone. https://www.branford-ct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_10152024-2478 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/branford-ct.gov/2024/#m482648 sv:drone:brinc stated 1 0 0 CT
2062 2062 Flock Beacon Falls CT 2026-01-13 approve procurement waiver 24000.0 Procurement Waiver - Flock Cameras: $24,000 – The cameras are in place, and the Corporal did a good job explaining his process for choosing Flock – K. Brennan made a motion to approve the procurement waiver for the Flock Cameras. https://www.beaconfalls-ct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01132026-191 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/beaconfalls-ct.org/#m1202184 flock stated 1 0 0 CT
2837 2837 Motorola Solutions Danbury CT 2025-08-13 two-way radios (award bid) 21975.0 Mr. Volpe reported that the Fire Dept. submitted a requisition, made out to Motorola Solutions, to purchase the subject items at the total quoted cost $21,975.00. https://www.danbury-ct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08132025-1563 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/danbury-ct.gov/2025/#m1118306 sv:radio_infra:motorola stated 1 0 0 CT
4312 4312 Securly New Haven Public Schools CT 2024-11-18 Securly subscription renewal (renew) 19150.0 Purchase Order under CREC 2018011-02 with SHI International, Inc. for the Securly subscription renewal includes web filtering, wellness monitoring, classroom management and provides online activity insights from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $19,150.00. https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/nhps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DAXJ7H4BCDFB https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-nhps/2024/#m196377 sv:student:securly ceiling 1 1 0 CT
4318 4318 Securly New Haven Public Schools CT 2024-11-25 subscription renewal (renew) 19150.0 Purchase Order: 7.02 Purchase Order under CREC 2018011-02 with SHI International, Inc. for the Securly subscription renewal includes web filtering, wellness monitoring, classroom management and provides online activity insights from November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025 in an amount not to exceed $19,150.00. https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/nhps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DB6KXK5403C7 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-nhps/2024/#m196284 sv:student:securly ceiling 1 1 0 CT
4316 4316 Securly New Haven Public Schools CT 2025-11-03 student chat/email monitoring (purchase) 18250.0 Purchase Order with SHI International to provide securly licenses for digital monitoring for student chat and email in an amount not to exceed $18,250.00 from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026. https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/nhps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DMVHA547808D https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-nhps/2025/#m196354 sv:student:securly ceiling 1 1 0 CT
4321 4321 Securly New Haven Public Schools CT 2025-11-10 Securly licenses (purchase) 18250.0 Purchase Order with SHI International to provide securly licenses for digital monitoring for student chat and email in an amount not to exceed $18,250.00 from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026. https://go.boarddocs.com/ct/nhps/Board.nsf/BD-GetMinutes?open&id=DMPQYH6B9745 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bd-ct-nhps/2025/#m196256 sv:student:securly ceiling 2 1 0 CT
4051 4051 Gaggle Waterford CT 2024-03-20 student safety monitoring system (budget) 17280.0 o $17,280 – Gaggle; student safety monitoring system https://www.waterfordct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03202024-1713 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/waterfordct.org/2024/#m1129972 sv:student:gaggle stated 1 0 0 CT
1693 1693 Flock Safety Bristol CT 2024-11-12 approve 12000.0 To approve an agreement between Flock Safety and the City of Bristol in the amount of $12,000 for two additional cameras and to authorize the Mayor or Acting Mayor to execute any and all documents to effect said contract. https://bristolct.api.civicclerk.com/v1/Meetings/GetMeetingFileStream(fileId=6484,plainText=false) https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/bristolct/2024/#m398499 flock stated 1 0 0 CT
2051 2051 Flock Waterford CT 2026-02-04 reduce 12000.0 MOTION by Attanasio, seconded by Brule for discussion to reduce the amount proposed for the Flock cameras by $12,000. https://www.waterfordct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02042026-2318 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/waterfordct.org/#m1128962 flock proposed 1 0 0 CT
4052 4052 Idemia Easton CT 2025-03-24 fingerprint machine (purchase) 9880.0 Idemia Fingerprint machine 9,880 https://www.eastonct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03242025-344 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/eastonct.gov/2025/#m1071684 sv:face:idemia stated 1 0 0 CT
2063 2063 Flock Beacon Falls CT 2025-03-25 discussed lease continuation 9500.0 With the Flock cameras, we are beyond our 3-month trial, and they will give us the remainder of this year for $9500 for the first year, should we turn them off. https://www.beaconfalls-ct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03252025-144 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/beaconfalls-ct.org/2025/#m1202310 flock stated 1 0 0 CT
2064 2064 Flock Safety Beacon Falls CT 2025-03-25 budget discussion 9500.0 With the Flock cameras, we are beyond our 3-month trial, and they will give us the remainder of this year for $9500 for the first year, should we turn them off. https://www.beaconfalls-ct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03252025-116 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/beaconfalls-ct.org/2025/#m1202383 flock stated 1 0 0 CT
1371 1371 Axon Danbury CT 2025-03-12 other 3300.0 Mr. Volpe reported that Mr. Cassavechia submitted a requisition, made out to Axon Enterprises, for year 1 of a 5-year license to operate the newly purchased Axon drone at a cost of $3,300.00. https://www.danbury-ct.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03122025-1402 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/danbury-ct.gov/2025/#m1118326 axon stated 1 0 0 CT
4053 4053 Raptor Technologies West Haven CT 2025-09-09 visitor screening software (approve invoice) 2269.0 Raptor Technologies INV 169678 2,269.00 | Dwight Knowles | Ken DiStasio | Unanimously https://www.cityofwesthaven.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_09092025-3328 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/cityofwesthaven.com/2025/#m1049772 sv:student:raptor stated 1 0 0 CT
4363 4363 Raptor Technologies Norwich CT 2026-04-21 visitor screening software (approve invoice for payment) 1535.0 Raptor Technologies Inc. – Invoice #INV254724 - $1,535.00 https://www.norwichct.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04212026-6880 https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/norwichct.org/#m23236 sv:student:raptor stated 1 0 0 CT

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CREATE TABLE surveillance_spending (
  vendor TEXT, city TEXT, state TEXT, spend_date TEXT, product TEXT,
  amount REAL, quote TEXT, source_document TEXT, mytown_record TEXT, ledger TEXT, amount_type TEXT, dup_rank INTEGER, geo_suspect INTEGER, anomaly INTEGER, state_norm TEXT);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_vendor ON surveillance_spending(vendor);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_state ON surveillance_spending(state);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_amount ON surveillance_spending(amount);
CREATE INDEX ix_surv_ledger ON surveillance_spending(ledger);