York Removes Flock Cameras Amid Privacy Concerns | Portland Maine News

York is shutting down its controversial Flock license plate cameras amid growing public outcry, with police beginning removals this week. Chief Owen Davis says residents’ concerns — especially about the surveillance tech and its manufacturer — outweighed trust in law enforcement, though the cameras will remain inactive and stored until Flock disables them remotely. Six cameras, located across Shore Road, Route One, and the Cliff House Maine resort, are being taken offline as part of a first step; voters will decide on a permanent ban in November. The chief supports transparency but warns the proposed ban could unintentionally block useful tools like dash cams or future body-worn cameras. York joins South Portland and Brewer, both Maine towns that’ve already removed similar tech due to privacy and data issues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.pressherald.com/2026/09/15/york-is-removing-flock-cameras-amid-residents-surveillance-concerns/ More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ba6ef8565fcd2600 Report issues to [email protected].