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Flock Safety presentation draws residents’ privacy concerns; Select Board schedules deeper review
Summary
A Flock Safety demonstration and Wells Police presentation of automated license‑plate readers prompted public concern over privacy, data sharing and legal risk. Flock reps emphasized vehicle‑only data, 21‑day retention and audit trails; residents and board members asked for a workshop and legal/cost review before any contract.
WELLS, Maine — An informational presentation by Flock Safety and Wells Police on automated license‑plate readers (ALPRs) prompted lengthy public comment Monday, with residents and board members asking for a detailed workshop, legal review and clear policy guardrails before the town commits to any purchase.
Dan Delgroso, Flock Safety territory manager, described the system as a law‑enforcement tool that captures vehicle images and license plates (no facial recognition) and said data are police‑owned and automatically deleted after 21 days. “There’s no facial recognition. There’s no personal identifying information,”…
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