# Maine Towns Scrutinize ALPR Camera Deals

Flock Safety promoted automated license plate reader (ALPR) deployments to Maine police departments, including proposals for $11,000 in cameras at Short Sands Beach and an $8,200 package for two cameras and traffic analytics in Ogunquit. Separately, Falmouth signed a 10-year agreement with Axon in July 2026 to install cameras at four locations. Public concerns about privacy and data sharing have prompted some municipalities to reject or remove the technology. York’s ALPR referendum is scheduled for November 3, 2026, and potential state legislation could further affect local procurement decisions.

- Flock’s proposals are distinct from awarded contracts; the signal does not report that either proposal was accepted. Procurement teams should distinguish proposed pricing from committed spend when assessing the market.
- Agencies considering ALPR systems should expect scrutiny of data retention, access controls, data sharing, public approval, and procurement practices. Contractors should address these issues clearly in proposals and deployment plans.
- The 10-year Falmouth-Axon agreement illustrates a longer-term local commitment to camera technology, while York’s referendum today may inform municipal decisions about public approval and deployment.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety, Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** November 02, 2026

### Government Entities
- York Police Department
- Ogunquit Police Department
- Falmouth Police Department
- Wells Police Department
- Freeport Police Department

### Vendors
- Flock Safety (proposed supplier)
- Axon (prime contractor)

### Key Quotes
> These changes reflect years of work and deliberation. They are not the end of that work, but simply the continuation of our commitment to both safety and privacy. We are not perfect, so we will keep listening, improving, and building a better standard for public safety technology together.
> — Garrett Langley, CEO of Flock Safety

> Flock doesn’t do well when people are watching. Flock does well only when they operate in the shadows, and that, of course, is not how public safety is achieved.
> — Michael Kebede, Director of the ACLU of Maine

### Sources
- [How a surveillance company pitched itself to Maine police and enlisted officers in the sales effort](https://www.bangordailynews.com/2026/11/02/politics/state-politics/how-flock-pitched-itself-to-maine-police-n6hjn1me0n) - Bangor Daily News