Fusus public-private camera partnership

At a glance

• What: Hartford Police program, branded Fusus by Axon, in which businesses voluntarily share live camera feeds with the police crime center (C4).
• Where it stands: An existing Axon contract that would be consolidated into the proposed Axon five-year technology agreement. Explained at the 2026-10-19 committee meeting; no separate action.

How it works

• Started about four years ago, initially funded by a Department of Justice community violence grant and now paid from the city budget.
• Nearly 100 locations, mostly gas stations, barber shops and liquor stores, plus the Yard Goats stadium and the Connecticut Science Center.
• Businesses give permission for footage to be used when a crime occurs in front of their location.
• Described by Sergeant Mastrianni as a way to extend the current camera network and improve solvability.

Sources

• Video: https://youtube.com/watch?v=ogD7hplHzF4

Discussion time

About 2 minutes across 1 meeting (from transcript timestamps; approximate).

Log

• 2026-10-19 - OMBGA Special Committee - Sergeant Mastrianni described the program when asked how the Axon package ties into the crime center.